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Yamada hosts free tax assistance workshop in Lake County March 22
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (D-Davis), in partnership with North Coast Opportunities (NCO) and Goodwill, is hosting a free workshop to help families file their taxes.
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Yuba College Clear Lake Campus, located at 15880 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake.
“I am proud to work with local organizations to provide this free resource and assist Lake County residents,” Assemblymember Yamada stated. “Our goal is to help individuals and families build toward a more secure financial future and claim the tax credits for which they are eligible.”
Families earning up to $52,427 from wages or self-employment are eligible for free tax preparation assistance and may receive a maximum of $6,143 in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Many people who have not qualified for EITC in the past may qualify this year because of a change in marital status, the addition of children, or changes in their income, but eligible workers must specifically claim the EITC on their federal income tax returns in order to receive the credit.
Appointments are required for tax assistance, and can be made by calling the NCO Volunteer Network at 707-467-3236.
Taxpayers must bring the following items to the workshops to complete their tax form:
- Photo identification.
- Valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents (a signature of both spouses is required for a joint return, so both parties must be present. Dependents do not need to be present). Valid ITIN number will be accepted.
- Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents to be claimed on the tax return.
- Wage and earning statement(s) Form 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.
- Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit.
- Other relevant information about income and expenses including total paid for day care provider's identifying number.
For questions or for more information on additional free tax assistance workshops in the region, please visit www.asm.ca.gov/yamada or call Assemblymember Yamada’s District Office at 530-662-7867 or 707-552-4405.