Monmouth County Free Tax Preparation Program

Have your 2011 Federal & NJ State returns completed by an IRS Certified VITA/TCE
volunteer preparer this year at no cost. Maximize the refunds you may be due,
including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by filing your 2011 returns FREE today.

2012 United Way of Monmouth County VITA/TCE sites

All tax returns are free and prepared by IRS trained volunteers.

SCAN Adult Learning Center  
Monmouth Mall, Eatontown
Saturdays and Sundays 12pm to 5pm   
Mondays 5:30pm to 8:30pm
SITE CLOSED
 County of Monmouth, Ag Building
4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold
Wednesdays
1pm to 5 pm, 4H Classroom
SITE CLOSED

The 2012 VITA/TCE sites are now closed.  Sites will re-open again in February 2013 for the 2012 tax year.

Items to bring to the VITA/TCE site to have your tax return prepared

  • Proof of identification
  • Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependents
  • Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
  • Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
  • Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
  • A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available
  • Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check
  • Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number)
  • To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

ATTENTION: For more sites throughout Monmouth County, please call 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148 to find a location near you.

Click here for United Way of Monmouth County's 2012 EITC Press Release.

UWMC EITC Access program overview

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefit is for working (full or part-time) families making less than $50,000 a year. Your tax refund can be up to $5,751 per year, based on family size and income, but you MUST FILE a 2011 Tax Return.

EITC does not count as income for TANF, Food Stamps, SSI, Medicaid or public housing.

All returns require W-2, 1099, Social Security, Unemployment, Self-Employment or other benefit statements and documents verifying taxes withheld in 2011. Social security and photo ID required.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the largest anti-poverty measure in our nation. Last year, UWMC volunteer tax preparers generated over $50,000 in refunds for low to moderate income working individuals and families, allowing them to make pivotal investments; pay off debt, invest in education, and secure decent housing. By volunteering you can help thousands of working Monmouth County individuals and families on the road to financial stability.

Program Partners

  • AARP of Monmouth County
  • IRS
  • Monmouth University
  • SCAN Learning Center
  • United Way of Monmouth County

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