Free tax filing help available

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - If you made $42,000 or less last year, there's still time to get free help in filing your federal tax return.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites in Indianapolis will help prepare your return and file it electronically.

Various community organizations are sponsoring tax preparation sites where Hoosiers can get free tax assistance and no charge as part of the VITA and TCE programs. Community volunteers will help people free the tax credits and deductions that they are eligible for.

The income tax filing deadline is April 15th. 

The following locations will hold the free tax filing sessions this week:

•  Shepherd Community Center (4107 East Washington Street) April 13th @ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
•  Southeast Community Center (901 Shelby Street - 2nd Floor) April 13th @ 4 - 7 p.m.
•  IABC Super Site (2236 East 10th Street) April 13-15th @ 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
•  Hawthorne Community Center (2440 West Ohio Street) April 13th-15th @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
•  Oasis Christian Development Corp (1701 East 25th Street) April 14th @ 2 - 6:30 p.m.
•  Christamore House (502 NorthTremont Street) April 14th @ 3 - 7 p.m.

People who want their tax returns prepared should bring the following information:

•  Valid driver's license or photo identification (self and spouse if applicable)
•  Social Security Cards for all persons listed on the return
•  Dates of birth for all persons listed on the return
•  All income statements: Forms W-2, 1009, Social Security, Unemployment, or other benefits statements, self-employment record and any documents showing taxes withheld
•  Dependent child care information: payee's name, address and Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number
•  Proof of account at financial institution for direct debit or deposit (i.e. cancelled/voided check or bank statement)
•  Prior year tax return (if available)
•   Any other pertinent documents or papers