Free tax preparation for eligible individuals and families
Roseville, Calif. — Health and Human Services of Placer County is now offering free tax assistance to eligible individuals and families, in cooperation with the IRS and standardized methodacross the Voluntary income tax assistance program.
VITA helps higher-needs wage earners obtain an earned income tax credit, a refundable federal and state income tax credit for low-to-moderate working individuals and families. Anyone earning up to $65,000 in income in 2022 is eligible for this free program.
This will be the eighth year in a row that Placer residents can take advantage of this program. Last year, we were able to process 139 returns, totaling $152,354 in returned earnings that our residents were entitled to.”
Greg Geisler, deputy director of human services
The program will run through March 30 and is available online at https://yourfreetaxprep.org/. If individuals are unable to apply online, appointments are available for locations in Auburn or Rocklin by calling 211 or 1-833-342-5211, beginning January 30.
Take down sites
In addition, there will be pop-up drop off locations throughout Placer County in Colfax, Foresthill, Sheridan and Roseville in February and March.
These events will be by appointment only and will offer curbside document delivery with taxes prepared virtually. Call 211 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
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