You may be eligible for FREE tax preparation assistance.

Local Volunteers Are Here to Help

Through the F.A.C.E.S. Coalition (Families Achieving Community Economic Stability), local volunteers provide free tax assistance to eligible limited income residents of Newport News, Hampton, and York County.

Eligibility
If you worked during 2009 and made less than $49,000, you are eligible for this free tax assistance program.

You May Even Receive A Refund Through the EITC
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a special credit for lower income workers that reduces federal income tax. Those who qualify owe less in taxes and may even be eligible for a bigger refund.  Even if you don’t owe any income tax, you may still be eligible for the EITC if you worked during 2009 and made less than $49,000.

Tax Preparation Sites
A number of tax preparation sites are staffed by volunteers and conveniently located throughout our local area.  Click here for the site nearest you.

The Community Partners of F.A.C.E.S.
The F.A.C.E.S. Coalition sponsors the tax preparation sites and EITC education programs.  Those partners include:  United Way of the Virginia Peninsula; AARP; Bethel AME Church; BB&T; Six House; Family Investment Center; 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union; United Steel Workers Local 8888; Internal Revenue Service; Christopher Newport University; Hampton University; and Williamsburg/James City County Community Action Agency.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TAX ASSISTANCE, CALL 757.873.9328, Ext. 14, or contact FIRST CALL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL at 757.594-4636.