Get Financially Stable

Get Your Taxes Done

 

The Community Tax Centers offer free income tax preparation to low income individuals and families at locations in Austin and some nearby cities. Contact 2-1-1 for site location and schedule information during the tax filing season.

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The Community Tax Centers are now open, click here for hours and locations or  see below.

Please note: all sites operate on a first come, first serve basis and many will reach capacity well before cloing time.

Community Financial Center

2600 W. Stassney, Austin 78745
Buses 3, 311 & 338
Jan 15 — April 17

Hours for Jan 15 - Jan 31 & March 1 - April 3

  • M - Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Friday January 29th only 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hours for Feb 1 - Feb 28 and April 5 - April 17

  • M - Thu 9:00 am - 8:pm
  • Friday April 16th only 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Closed/Cerrado Jan 18, Feb 15 and April 4

 

South Rural Community Center

3518 FM 973 South, Del Valle 78617
Jan 23 — April 15

Hours for Jan 23 - Feb 27 and April 3 - April 15

  • Tues - Thurs 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm (February only!)

Hours for March 1 - April 1

  • Tues - Thurs 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sunday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Close/Cerrado Feb 15, Mar 15 - 20, March 31 and April 2

Bastrop Public Library

1100 Church Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Jan 25 — April 13

Hours for Jan 25 - Feb 27 and April 1 to April 13

  • Monday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:20 am - 3:30 pm

Hours for March 1 - March 31

  • Tuesday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Close/Cerrado: March 2, March 16-20, April 3

Goodwill Community Center

1015 Norwood Park Blvd
(Near Wal-Mart) 78753
Buses 325, 339
Jan 16 — April 17

Hours for Jan 16 - Jan 29

  • M - Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hours for Jan 30 - Feb 28 and April 5 - April 17

  • M - Thursday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hours for March 1 - April 3

  • M - Thursday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Closed/Cerrado: Jan 18, Feb 15

Workforce Solutions, Capital Area

6505 Airport Blvd. (by Highland Mall)
Austin, TX 78752
Buses 7,15,16,300,320,339,350
Jan 19 — April 15

Hours for Jan 19 - Jan 30 and March 1 - March 27

  • M - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Hours for Feb 1 - Feb 27 and March 29 - April 15

  • M - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Closed/Cerrad0: Feb 15, March 15-20 and April 2

Allen R. Baca Center

301 Bagdad Ave., Bldg 2
Round Rock 78664
(No bus stops)
Jan 21 — April 15

Hours for Jan 21 - April 15

  • M - Thursday 4:45 pm - 8:15 pm
  • Friday 3:45 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Jan 30 and Feb 6 only
  • Sunday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Jan 31 and Feb 7 only

Closed/Cerrad0: Feb 15, April 2

Dolores Catholic Church

1111 Montopolis Dr. 78741
Buses 4, 350
Jan 20 — April 15

Hours for Jan 20 - Feb 14 and April 6 - April 15

  • M, Tues, Thurs 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed, Friday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Hours for Feb 15 - April 5

  • M, Tues, Thurs 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed, Friday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Closed/Cerrado: Feb 16, March 15 - 20, April 1 -3

East Austin Neighborhood Center

211 Comal Street Austin, TX
78702 (off East 2nd Street)
Buses 4, 17, 21
Jan 20 — April 15

Hours for Jan 20 - Feb 26, and April 5 - April 15

  • Monday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tuesday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Hours for March 1 - April 1

  • Monday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Wed, Thurs, Friday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Closed/Cerrad0: Feb 3, Feb 11-12, Feb 15, March 3, March 11-12, April 2, April 7-9

If you are hearing impaired, we can assist you in preparing your income taxes. Email asltaxhelp@foundcom.org to schedule an appt.

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Am I Eligible for Your Services?

         
You are eligible for free tax preparation if you are:

  •  An individual who makes $25,000 a year or less.
  •  A family (2-4 people) making a total of $50,000 a year or less.
  •  For larger families, the income limit goes up $5,000 for each individual (a family of 5 can make up to $55,000, a family of 6 can make up to $60,000, etc.).
  •  You are qualified to use tax forms that we are sanctioned to prepare.

We CAN help you with:tax preparers and clients

  •  Taxable wages and benefits
  •  Non-wage and retirement income
  •  Itemized deductions
  •  Self-employment income
  •  Tax credits for working families and students
  •  Credits for child or dependent care expenses

We CANNOT help you with:

  •  Capital gains and losses on investments
  •  Losses from business or depreciation of assets
  •  Businesses that claim use of the home
  •  Rental income or sale of a home
  •  Income from multiple stock sales
  •  Income earned in a foreign country

We assist with more complicated returns within our income limits during the summer. Please visit our year-round center for details.

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What to bring   family and tax preparer at Allan Tax Center

  • A Photo ID
  • Copy of last year's tax return (if you have it)
  • Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and any dependent you supported during year (s) for which you are filing your tax return(s). You must bring the actual cards or a copy of the cards.
  •  Correct birth dates for everyone listed on your return

 Income documentation, including:

  •  W-2 forms from all jobs worked in the past year
  • All 1099 forms showing other income received last year
  •  A blank check for direct deposit of your tax refund (If you don't have a checking account, bring your bank account name, number, and the 9-digit American Banker's Association (ABA) routing number. Contact your bank if you need help identifying the routing number)

If any of the following apply to you, take documentation with you:

  •  Child care expenses, including the provider's name, address, and tax ID number (Employer Identification Number or Social Security number)
  •  Mortgage company statements
  •  Adoption expenses
  •  Alimony paid or received
  •  Any notices received from the IRS
  •  Property tax bills
  •  Amount of unemployment insurance you received
  •  Amount of interest you earned on a bank account
  •  1098 forms for student loan interest and/or college tuition
  •  1098 forms for interest paid on a home mortgage
  • Proof of home-purchase (if you purchased your first home after April 8, 2008 and before Dec 31, 2009)

 Additional forms of income, such as:

  •   Prizes and awards
  •   Scholarships and fellowships
  •  Winnings from lottery/gambling

If you have lost or do not have all of these items, you can still have your tax return prepared. Call the IRS help line at 1-800-829-1040 to find out what you need to do and how to order replacement documents.

What to bring for self-employed persons        

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Want to get a head start on your tax paperwork?CTC manager and volunteer

Download our intake forms, print them and fill them out before you come in!

 

 

 

Where's my refund?
To check the progress of your current year refund, call 1-800-829-1040. To find out if your refund has been mailed or deposited into your bank account, visit the "Where's My Refund" section of www.irs.gov or call the Refund Hotline at 1-800-829-1954.

Filing your taxes without a Social Security number

You can still file a tax return if you or a member of your family do not have a Social Security number by applying for an Individual Tax Identification Number, or ITIN.  We will prepare your tax return and your ITIN application (Form W7) for FREE!

The ITIN Processs pdf icon

View our ITIN brochure (English)  pdf icon (Spanish) pdf icon for more information on how an ITIN may be used, how to apply and the identifying documents neccessary to do so.

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What's New in 2009!- The American Recovery Reinvestment Act

New changes in tax law could mean more money in your pocket. Purchasing a first home, purchasing a new vehicle, or making energy-efficient improvements on a home, are a few of the tax credits covered by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). ARRA was passed earlier this year to provide Tax Relief for Individuals and Families in an effort to stem the economic downturn. In addition to the aforementioned, the ARRA includes tax benefits for those receiving unemployment benefits, those who’ve lost income from their business, those paying for college expenses, and those supporting a family with modest incomes.

View our 2009 Tax Relief fact sheets to learn more about these credits:

Working Hard- Tax relief

The Child Tax Credit The qualifying income for Additional Child Tax Credit has dropped from $8,500 in 2008 to $3,000 in 2009. This means your refund may increase even if you did not receive this credit last year.  (English) pdf icon  (Spanish) pdf icon

The Making Work Pay Credit This credit is working for you right now. Beginning in April of 2009, you were to see less taxes taken from your paycheck. Some individuals are at risk of  receiving too much of this credit. Those at risk of being under withheld:
o          work more than one job
o          Married with two incomes
o          dependents
o          Some Social Security recipients who work
o          Workers without valid Social Security numbers
o          Some pensioners
If one of these applies to you, you may be receiving too much of this credit, which could decrease your tax refund and even cause you to owe at the end of the year. (English) pdf icon  (Spanish) pdf icon

The Making Work Pay Credit for the Self-Employed If you purchase property or equipment for your business in 2009, you may deduct the entire cost of the purchase from your business income in 2009. You may also benefit from changes in how you declare your losses. Find out more on how this credit may help you. (English) pdf icon  (Spanish)pdf icon

The First Time Homebuyer's Credit Did you buy your first home in 2009? Do you plan on buying your first home before the end of 2009? An $8,000 tax rebate may come with it.
This credit is available if you purchase your home from Jan to Nov of 2009.  You do not have to repay this credit if you live in your home for at least 3 years  after you buy it.  You may claim this credit on your 2008 or 2009 tax return!(English) pdf icon  (Spanish) pdf icon

The American Opportunity Tax Credit forEducational Expenses Do you pay for college for yourself or your dependents? You may be able to claim a credit of up to $2,500 on your 2009 and 2010 tax returns. This credit applies to the first four years of college and includes required class materials!  (English)  (Spanish)

Credits Regarding Unemployement Benefits, Energy-Saving Home Improvements and Sales Tax Deduction on Purchase of a New Vehicle (English) pdf icon  (Spanish) pdf icon

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