Phoenix Offers Free Tax-Filing Services Beginning Jan. 25

(Phoenix, AZ)  —  The city of Phoenix’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign helps working families who earned less than $54,000 in 2015 with free tax preparation and filing services.  Individuals and families may qualify and file for the child tax credit, dependent care credit, the education tax credit and the EITC tax credit up to $6,269 at the city’s free tax preparation sites.

Sixteen primary sites, located in Phoenix, will offer free tax preparation and filing services beginning Monday, Jan. 25. A list of Phoenix sites, including hours and days of operation, is available at phoenix.gov/eitc. It is important to note that hours and days of operation vary for different locations.

Taxpayers must bring a picture ID for themselves and spouse, Social Security cards and/or Individual Tax Identification Number cards for all household members, proof of income – including W-2s and 1099 Retirement Income – information for other income, 1095-A as verification of medical insurance premium tax credit received, verification of all other deductions/credits and the amount of money paid to child care provider (if applicable). If filing jointly, both adults must be present to sign the return.

For information about the city of Phoenix EITC program, visit phoenix.gov/eitc.

For more information about Valley wide EITC site locations and hours of operation, call the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-906-9887 or visit irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep.