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ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEES PROVIDE FREE TAX SERVICES

Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is providing free tax preparation assistance to low and moderate-income taxpayers from January 28, 2012 – April 14, 2012.  Since 2002, SSA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparers have helped taxpayers to receive larger tax refunds by claiming the credits they have earned. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is provided to working families, single or married individuals.  Additionally, families and individuals may be eligible for other credits. To qualify for the EITC you need only have earned income of $50,000 or less during the 2011 tax year, children are not a qualifying factor for this credit. Undocumented individuals and families can be assisted if ITINs are available. 

Don’t Pay Fees to get your returns completed or pay interest on refund loans.  Let us prepare your taxes for free and make sure you get the tax credit you have earned and the refund you deserve.

No Appointments Are Necessary!  Walk-ins are welcome during our hours of operation:

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Site Locations

  • Thomas L. Berkley, Self Sufficency Center
    2000 San Pablo Ave. Oakland, CA 94612 (map)
  • Enterprise Office
    8477 Enterprise Way
    Oakland CA  94621 (map)
  • Eden Area Multi-Service Center
    24100 Amador Street Hayward, CA  95444 (map)

Hours

January 28 - April 14, 2012

  • Wednesdays: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

How to qualify

  • Earned income (full or part-time ) less than $50,000 in 2011, with children living with you
    OR
    Did not have children living with you and earned less than $13,660
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien and meet specific additional requirements based on your marital status, number of children, age and income

What do I bring?

  • Social security or ITIN card for each family member
  • W-2 forms for all jobs
  • All 1099 forms & other income
  • Child care provider information
  • Unemployment income--1099G
  • Bank interest statements
  • Copy 2011 Tax Return
  • Educational Expenses

Possible refund amounts

Family Status Income less than Possible Cash Back
(refund)
Single (25-64yrs.)
No children		 $13,660 Up to $464*
Married (25-64 yrs.)
No children		 $18,740 Up to $464*
Unmarried
1 child		 $36,052 Up to $3,094*
Married
1 child		 $41,132 Up to $3,094*
Unmarried
2 children		 $40,964 Up to $5,112*
Married
2 children		 $46,044 Up to $5,112*
Unmarried
3+ children		 $43,998 Up to $5,751*
Married
3+ children		 $49,078 Up to $5,751*

* Possible refund amounts based on individual tax payer adjusted gross incomes.