FSC Tax Return Preparation

Free
Income Tax Return Preparation
& Electronic Filing

for families that receive the
Earned Income Tax Credit

From February to mid-April every year, Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax services at Family Services Center, 600 St. Clair Ave., Building 3 (behind First Baptist Church).

Absolutely free state/federal income tax return preparation & filing is available for all families that qualify for the earned income tax credit, including low-income families. Please call 551-1610 to make an appointment.

You'll get your refund in just about two weeks, and we'll be sure to check if you qualify for the Child Tax Credit in addition to the Earned Income Tax Credit, and all other tax breaks. We'll even file returns for previous years or amended returns to help you get money that is due back to you.

Earned Income Tax Credit Advance
Do you know that you can receive your Earned Income Credit every month in your paycheck instead of having to wait for your refund at tax time? It's not taxable so, you will clear about $100 extra each month. All you have to do is file Form W-5 with your employer each year. It's a very simple four-line, mostly Yes/No type form. Click here to go to the IRS website and print out Form W-5. Type Form W-5 into the "Search Forms and Publications for" box.

Click here and enter Publ 596 in the "Search Forms and Publications for" box, if you need more information on the Earned Income Tax Credit, including the qualification requirements.