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Support to Eliminate Poverty (STEP), Inc. will be providing free 2013 tax preparation assistance to residents of Patrick County

Don’t needlessly pay someone else to prepare and file your taxes or pay for a rapid refund. Well-trained, volunteer tax professionals can prepare and e-file your taxes AT NO COST TO YOU! Support to Eliminate Poverty (STEP), Inc. will be providing free 2013 tax preparation assistance to residents of Patrick County. This program is available to all individuals and families who earned less than $51,000 total household income in 2013. Certified volunteer tax assistants will prepare your taxes, making sure that you get the maximum refund available to you, and then electronically file your taxes on your behalf, ALL FREE OF CHARGE.

Help with basic income tax returns will be offered to Patrick County residents every Tuesday, from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm, at STEP, Inc.’s building located at 4559 Wayside Rd Stuart beginning February 4th through April 8th. Residents who visit a Volunteer Tax Site should bring the following items: • A valid picture ID • Social Security cards for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents. • Birth dates for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents. • This year’s tax package • Wage and earnings statement (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R) from all employers • Unemployment compensation, Form 1099-G • Prior year tax refund • Interest statements from banks and dividend statements from stock • Miscellaneous income statement • Daycare expenses paid and provider’s name, address and federal ID number • Student loan interest payments • Record of tuition or student loan payments (Form 1098-E) • A copy of last year’s federal and state returns • A check or deposit slip from bank accounts you want to use for direct deposit of your refund • If filing electronically and married filing a joint return, both spouses must be present • Other relevant information about income and expenses. If you would like to take advantage of this free service please call for an appointment, you will need to bring with you, your tax forms and other necessary information to the STEP office located in Stuart. If you would like further information please call STEP at (276) 694-2239.