Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites in Cameron County, Texas 2016 (Tax Year 2015)
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites in Cameron County, Texas 2016 (Tax Year 2015) Call 2-1-1 to find the most updated list of free tax assistance VITA sites near you in the Rio Grande Valley! Free Tax Assistance: Certified volunteers electronically file federal tax returns free of charge for those with annual earned income under $54,000. VITA Site Location Address Appointment or Walk-Opening and Closing Dates Day and Time In Community Development 901 East Levee St Walk In * evenings. January 25 - April 14 (Closed Monday: 6:00pm- 8:00pm Corp. of Brownsville (CDCB) Brownsville 78520 For appointment on Feb.15 Presidents' Day, closed Feb.25 Charro Days, Wednesday: 6:00pm- 8:00pm Wednesdays call and closed March 28 Easter.) Thursday: 6:00pm- 8:00pm (956) 541-4955. Note: Wednesdays 9am-5pm by appointment only Pace High School 314 W. Los Ebanos St. Walk In * January 27 - February 24 Wednesday: 4:30pm- 7:30pm Brownsville 78520 Texas Southmost College 301 Mexico Blvd. Appointment: Call January 20 - April 18 Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm ITECC Room F-6 (Former Amigoland Mall) (956) 295-3761 and (Reduced hours Spring Break March 14-18. Closed Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm Brownsville 78520 leave name and Saturday March 19 and 26. Wednesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm phone number for call Early closing at Noon Charro Days Feb. 26-27. Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm back starting Jan. 13. Saturdays close at Noon starting Feb. 27.) Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday(1/30-2/20) 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday(2/27-4/16) 9:00am - Noon 1040EZ only! January 20 - March 11 Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Walk In: Drop off your Note: To take advantage of this new drop off Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm tax documents and express service you must have a 1040EZ with full Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm pick up your tax return health insurance coverage, no dependents. See Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm later! notice at VITA site for more details. Friday 9:00am - Noon Brownsville Public Utilities 1425 Robin Hood Drive Walk In * January 28 - February 23 (Closed Tuesday: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Board (PUB) Brownsville 78523 Feb. 16) Thursday: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Gladys Porter High School 3500 International Blvd Walk In * February 1 - 23 (Mon, Tues, Thurs) April Monday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Brownsville 78521 8 & 9 (Special Event) Tuesday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Friday (4/8 only) 9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday(4/9 only) 9:00am - Noon Homer Hanna High School 2615 Price Road Walk In * February 3- March 23 Wednesday: 4:45pm - 6:45pm Brownsville 78521 (Closed February 25, March 16-17) Thursday: 4:45pm - 6:45pm Lopez High School 3205 S Dakota Ave. Walk In * February 2 - March 24; plus Tues. April 5 Tuesday: 4:30pm- 6:30pm Brownsville 78521 (Closed Feb 25, March 8, 15, 17) Thursday: 4:30pm- 6:30pm Rivera High School 6955 FM 802 Walk In * February 01 - April 5 Irregular schedule: Monday(Feb, 3/7, 4/4): 4:30pm -6:30pm Brownsville 78521 Open first week of February Mon-Thurs. Open Tuesday(Feb, 3/8, 4/5): 4:30pm - 6:30pm Mon/Tues during month of Feb., 2nd week of March, Wednesday(2/3 only): 4:30pm - 6:30pm and 1st week of April Thursday(2/4 only): 4:30pm -6:30pm Revised 01/07/2016 *Walk In sites are first come, first served; arrive early to get on list. United Way of Southern Cameron County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites in Cameron County, Texas 2016 (Tax Year 2015) Harlingen Outreach Center 1102 S. Commerce St. Walk In * January 22 - March 18 Monday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm (HOC) Harlingen 78550 (Closed Feb 15 Presidents' Day) Wednesday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm La Hacienda Casitas 3567 W. Business 83 Walk In * January 26 - April 12 (Closed Tuesday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Harlingen 78552 Easter March 25) Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm La Feria High School 901 N Canal St Walk In * January 18 - February 29 (Closed Monday(1/18-2/29): 5:00pm - 8:00pm La Feria 78559 Feb 15 President's Day) Wednesday(2/17 only): 5:00pm - 8:00pm Los Fresnos High School 907 N. Arroyo Blvd Appointment Only January 18 - March 10 Thursday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm (with Ethel Whipple Library) Los Fresnos 78566 (956) 233-5330 Boys & Girls Club of Laguna 190 Port Rd. Walk In * January 27 - March 2 Wednesday: 5:00pm- 7:00pm Madre Port Isabel 78578 www.myfreetaxes.com File your own tax return online free for those with income under $62,000. Helpline for those using MyFreeTaxes is 1-855-698-9435. Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm University of TX RGV Walk In- Learn to file UTRGV- U Central Learn Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm U Central your own tax return To File using January 25 - March 4 Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm 1 West University Blvd. using MyFreeTaxes.com Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Brownsville 78520 MyFreeTaxes.com Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm What you need to bring: • Valid photo identification. • Original Social Security Cards for all household members. • A copy of last year’s tax return if available. • Health Insurance Forms 1095 or know your coverage dates for all household members. • Income documents such as Forms W-2, W-2G, & 1099 from all employers and other sources (social security, unemployment, pension, etc.). • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099). • Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit of refund. • For students with post-secondary tuition expenses or grant income bring Form 1098-T. • Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider’s tax identifying number. • Identity Theft prevention pin, if assigned by the IRS. • Both spouses must be present to sign the required forms for Married Filing Jointly returns. Revised 01/07/2016 *Walk In sites are first come, first served; arrive early to get on list. United Way of Southern Cameron County.