Tax Help Awaits: Essential Resources for Filing Before the Deadline

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – You can still submit your tax filings, and individuals requiring aid have access to multiple free resources provided within Allen County.

Before tackling taxes, the IRS indicates that a taxpayer should have the following details readily available:

• Social Security number or personal tax identification number
• Account number and transit numbers
• Adjusted Gross Income
• Tax documents: W-2, unemployment paperwork, and 1099 for each job you had last year.
• Current address
• Choose your own PIN if you submitted taxes previously last year.
• If received by the IRS, IP PIN,

For part-time work and freelance gigs, you'll also need relevant paperwork. This includes tracking business and income-related costs such as payments made out to you and bank statements along with records from financial applications. It’s advisable to keep proof handy for tax credits or deductions. Such evidence might consist of expenditures related to child care, dependents, and pension contributions. Additionally, taxpayers may qualify for credits or deductions by listing specific charitable giving and medical expenses in detail.

The IRS recommends filing taxes online. This enables the software to perform calculations, detect errors, and alert the taxpayer about any incomplete data. Approximately 21 days post-filing, the tax refund ought to be deposited into the specified bank account.

People earning below $67,000 annually can have professionals prepare their taxes at no cost The United Way of Allen County, along with the Volunteer Center and Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, provides a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Individuals have the option to bring their documents for assistance. the required forms and will reach out once their taxes have been submitted.

"This initiative offers people and families a chance to achieve greater financial security by cutting down on tax preparation costs. It enables them to have their taxes prepared professionally, ensuring they receive the highest possible refund which can then be reinvested into the local economy," explained Brandi Buck, who serves as the executive director of United Way of Allen County.

Buck also mentioned that the previous year, the initiative helped residents save approximately $815,000 in filing fees as a result, $2.4 million were reintroduced to local enterprises.

The final date for submitting documents to local VITA programs is April 12. People in Allen County have the option to go to St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 1101 S. Lafayette St., during specific hours.

• Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Residents of DeKalb, Noble and Steuben counties are able to drop off forms by appointment. To schedule, call Catholic Charities at 260-385-6598.

To find an extensive collection of all the documents and forms suggested by the IRS, visit its website. website .

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