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SSA EMPLOYEES PROVIDE FREE TAX SERVICES

Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is providing free tax preparation assistance to low and moderate-income taxpayers from February 2, 2008 –April 12, 2008.  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 childcare tax credits. To qualify for the EITC you need only have earned income of $42,000.00 or less during the 2007 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)
  • Eastmont Self- Sufficiency Center
    6955 Foothill Blvd., Suite 100 Oakland CA  94621 (map)
  • Eden Area Multi-Service Center
    24100 Amador StreetHayward, CA  95444(map)

Hours

February 2 - April 12, 2008

  • Saturdays: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Wednesdays: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

How to qualify

  • Earned income in 2007, full or part-time less than $42,000
  • 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 2006 Tax Return

Possible refund amounts

Family Status Income less than Possible Cash Back
(refund)
Single (24-65yrs.)
No children		 $12,590 Up to $428*
Married (24-65 yrs.)
No children		 $14,590 Up to $428*
Unmarried
1 child		 $33,241 Up to $2,853*
Married
1 child		 $35,421 Up to $2,853*
Unmarried
2+ children		 $37,783 Up to $4,716*
Married
2+ children		 $39,783 Up to $4,716*

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