FREE Tax Preparation Services for SEIU Local 99 Members

The Office of California State Board of Equalization Chairman, Jerome Horton, is offering free tax preparation help and electronic filing for SEIU Local 99 members. These services are available to members earning $51,000 annually or less (per filing). Trained/Certified volunteers will help prepare basic tax returns and help you determine if you are eligible for tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Please bring the following required documents with you to have your tax returns prepared:

  • Proof of identification, such as a valid picture ID.
  • Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration. If you are not eligible to get a Social Security number, you may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
  • Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return.
  • Current year’s tax package, if you received one.
  • Wage and earning statement(s): Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers.
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks—Forms 1099.
  • A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns, if available.
  • Blank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for direct deposit of your refund, if available.
  • Total paid for day care provider and the day care providers’ tax identifying number (the provider’s Social Security Number or the provider’s business Employer Identification Number).
  • Landlord’s address and phone number, if you rent.
  • To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

Dates & Locations

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach 90840
RSVP: 1-562-985-5752

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles 90032
RSVP: 1-323-318-4339

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria St., Carson 90747
RSVP: 1-323-980-1221

Saturday, Mar. 2, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Ave., Pomona 91789
RSVP: 1-909-869-2365

Friday, Mar. 8, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier 90601
RSVP: 1-562-463-7359

Every MONDAY
January 28-April 8, 2013
West Covina VITA Office
1521 W. Cameron Ave., #300, West Covina 91790
CALL FOR APPT.: 1-626-480-7200

Every TUESDAY
January 29-April 9, 2013
Culver City VITA Office
5901 Green Valley Cir., #200, Culver City 90230
CALL FOR APPT.: 1-310-342-1000

Every WEDNESDAY
January 30-April 10, 2013
Norwalk VITA Office
12440 E. Imperial Hwy., #200, Norwalk 90650
CALL FOR APPT.: 1-562-466-1694

Every FRIDAY
February 1-April 12, 2013
Van Nuys VITA Office
15350 Sherman Way, #250, Van Nuys 91406
CALL FOR APPT.: 1-818-904-2300

For more information, please visit www.boe.ca.gov/members/horton/2013/vita.htm or contact Juan Carols Flores at (323) 980-1221.

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