Let the SLO County VITA Coalition provide you with FREE tax preparation services this season!  From January through April, CAPSLO, in partnership with United Way, will offer free tax help to low- to moderate-income individuals and families who qualify for the annual free tax preparation assistance program. The Federal Government, through the IRS, offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to working people who earn low- and moderate-income. This tax credit is designed to reduce the tax burden on these workers, and supplement their wages.

FACTS

It was estimated that in 2004, $12 million in EITC went unclaimed in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
In 2007, the average refund received by VITA recipients was $1,266.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

If you answer yes to the questions listed below, you may be eligible to receive our free tax preparation services:
In 2008, did you receive household earnings of $42,000 or less?
In 2008, you did NOT receive rental income or self-employment income?

Services will be provided by the SLO County VITA Coalition at three sites:
Paso Robles
San Luis Obispo
Grover Beach

Taxes are prepared by IRS certified volunteers who are trained in basic tax return preparation. Spanish speaking volunteers will be available at each site.