Contra Costa County’s Earn It! Keep It! Save It! program, assists low-income people and families to claim their full, correct tax refunds, at no charge. They aim to make sure that families collect all benefits due to them through underutilized tax provisions such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
This program also saves taxpayers hundreds of dollars in preparation fees by eliminating all preparation costs. If you have a household income below $52,000, this program can help you file your taxes and get your full, correct refund at no charge. Plus they have access to many other useful resources. Click here for the printable flyer about the program, including locations.
Here’s a few local locations:
Catholic Charities Concord
3540 Chestnut Ave
Concord, CA 94519
Phone: (925) 825-3099
Hours of Operation: Monday and Wednesday 4pm-8pm
By Appointment, Walk-In when available
Opening Date: 01-21-2013 Closing Date: 04-10-2013
Concord – United Methodist Church
1645 West Street
Concord, CA 94521
Phone: (925) 405-5234
Hours of Operation: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am to 3 pm
By Appointment, Walk-In when available
Opening Date: 02-06-2013 Closing Date: 04-11-2013
Concord Library
2900 Salvio Street
Concord, CA 94519
Phone: (925) 646-5455
Hours of Operation: Friday & Saturday 10 am to 3:30 pm
By Appointment, Walk-In when available
Opening Date: 02-01-2013 Closing Date: 04-13-2013
Michael Chavez Center
2699 Monument Blvd Suite G
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 682-8248
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday – 12:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday – 4:00pm- 8:00pm
Saturday – 12:00pm- 6:00pm
By Appointment, Walk-In when available
Opening Date:01-23-2013 Closing Date:04-11-2013
Monument Community Partnership (MCP)
1760 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 682-8248
Hours of Operation:
Drop-off Information by appointment only!
Opening Date:02-05-2013 Closing Date:04-09-2013
When you are going be sure to bring with you the following items:
- Photo identification (for you and your spouse, if filing jointly)
- Social Security card or ITIN for each family member
- W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2012 and all 1099 or 1098 forms
- Child care provider information
- Landlord’s Name, Address & Phone number for the CA renter’s credit
- A voided check for direct deposit
- Last year’s tax return
To file at home on your own: Visit www.myfreetaxes.com/bayarea
Call 1-855-698-9435 Monday through Saturday 10am to 8pm EST to ask questions. Or you can email ekstaxhelp@gmail.com with your questions and we will respond within 24 hours.
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