Tax season is here: SDC helps low-income families file their taxes for free
MILWAUKEE -- Tax season is here! And this year one place that helps low income individuals and families file their taxes for free --- might not have enough funding to remain open. George Hinton, the CEO of Social Development Comission (SDC) is here to tell us about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
About the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (website)
The homestead credit program is designed to soften the impact of property taxes and rent on persons with lower incomes. A homestead credit claim may be filed using Schedule H-EZ or Schedule H. New Early Homestead Only Dates (SDC's North Avenue & Teutonia Avenue Locations ONLY)
Monday, January, 16, 2018 - Saturday, January 20, 2018
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am - 5pm
Thursday: 10:am - 8pm
Saturday: 8am - 1pm
Qualifications
You may be able to claim homestead credit if:
You occupied and owned or rented during the year a home, apartment, or other dwelling that is subject to Wisconsin property taxes.
You are a legal resident of Wisconsin all year.
You are 18 years of age or older at the end of the year.
Your household income was less than $24,680.
You cannot be claimed as a dependent for the year on someone else's federal income tax return. (Note: This qualification does not apply if you are 62 years of age or older at the end of the year.)
You (and your spouse, if married) will not claim farmland preservation credit for the same year or the veterans and surviving spouse’s property tax credit based on the same property taxes.
Required Documents
Use this pre-filing checklist to bring the required information to assist you at the time of your appointment. This information will help you avoid filing and process delays. If you are filing a joint return, both you and your spouse must be present.