If you earned $12,400 or more you MUST file your taxes
BUT - IF YOU WORKED AT ALL AND GOT PAID FILE BECAUSE YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND!
Get free tax help at the following link: https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/
WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
-Your W2 or other income forms. If you don't have any documents, call your employer and ask for HR
-Your social security number or tax id
-Your banking information for direct deposit
-Government ID
THINGS TO KNOW
-You may be eligible for Federal and State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) so ask your tax preparer
-AB12 and housing stipends, as well as other stipends you may have gotten from your social worker or agency including Chafee Pandemic Relief funds are UNEARNED INCOME do not have to be reported
-If you want to learn more about taxes and why you need to file them, watch our tutorial on How To Do Your Taxes, part of our Money Smart series here: https://ifosterlearn.ispring.com/s/preview/7f4d87da-1645-11ec-980b-96f87b2277d6
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