Neighborhood Improvement Association to hold free income tax prep sessions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Neighborhood Improvement Association (NIA) and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will hold free income tax prep on Saturday, April 12.
The event will be held at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center, located on 1410 Richards Street, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. NIA and VITA will also provide prep for back taxes, with years dating as far back as 2019.
This date is urgent, because anyone expecting a refund from 2021 must file by April 15th to receive the refund. According to the IRS, over 38,000 individuals in Georgia have not claimed refunds that total $33.5 million.
You will need to bring the following material to the site:
Official Photo ID for Taxpayer and Spouse
Social Security Card or ITIN letter for all on return
All W-2's and other income information, Unemployment (1099-G), Retirement (1099-R), 1099 NEC, 1099 MISC and Social Security Benefits (SSA-1099), if applicable
Healthcare Forms 1095-A (Marketplace-ACA)
Home Mortgage Interest (Form 1098)
Forms 1098-T (Education) or 1098-E (Student Loan Interest) (if applicable)
Childcare Expenses (if applicable)
IPPIN – IRS Identity Protection Pin (if applicable)
Checking & Savings account information for direct deposit.
For more information, click here.
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