HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The VITA tax site at the Salvation Army at 700 North Walnut in Hutchinson remains open and will be open through April 11. VITA is funded in part, thanks to United Way of Reno County donations.
"We're open on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.," said Leah Chandler with the Volunteer Center. "We'll be open this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m."
IRS certified volunteers will prepare taxes for FREE for households with a combined 2023 income of $64,000 or less.
"Actually, it's based on the Earned Income Credit, the top Earned Income Credit that's available," said Sue Wegerle, who works at the VITA site.
Bring proof of identification , a driver’s license, state photo ID or other government issued identification that includes a photo and Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents.
Also, put birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
Bring wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
Social Security Benefit Statements (SSA-1099), if applicable
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
Also include forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements
"Last year, I think we prepared around 1500 returns," Wegerle said. "Of those 1500, only about 3 were able to itemize federally. The thing of it is though, the state will allow you to itemize separate from the federal and their standard deduction is much lower."
Specifically, 1,610 returns were done last year, resulting in federal Reno County refunds of $1,080,104.
If you don't have time to wait to have your taxes done in person, you can drop them off to be done during the time when volunteer preparers are between clients.
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