City of Glendale - Community Partnerships

Glendale Assists Low Income Residents In Filing For Earned Income Tax Credits

Glendale residents may discover they qualify for a larger income tax refund this year, and a resource is being offered to assist residents in tax preparation.

The city of Glendale is partnering with the IRS, Arizona’s Department of Economic Security (DES) and AARP to encourage residents to learn more about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and find out if they are eligible to apply. Household income and number of dependent children determine eligibility. Income must be below $38,646 for 2008 to receive the credit. Last year the average EITC refund filed by eligible Maricopa County residents was $1,426.

Glendale residents can receive free tax preparation and financial counseling at several sites through the filing deadline of April 15.

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays between Jan. 26 – April 13                   
  DES Office, 6010 N. 57th Drive
  First come, first-served

• AARP, services offered at the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St.  begins on Monday, Feb. 2 and continues through tax filing on April 15
  The hours will be as follows:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You (and Spouse) will need:

• Proof of Identity (photo ID i.e., drivers license)
• Copies of ALL W-2, 1098, 1099 forms
• Social Security (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) for all individuals to be listed on the return
• Child care providers’ identification number
• Taxpayers’ banking information (voided check) for refund deposits
• Estimated tax payments made, etc.
• Amounts of other income