JobTrain is Offering Free Tax Return Preparation for Low-Income Filers

If your family income was less than $51,000 in 2012 you are eligible to receive free assistance in preparing your tax return.

Tax-Aid, a charity founded in 1988 by a coalition of Bay Area accountants and lawyers, will be at JobTrain, 1200 O'Brien Drive, in Menlo Park every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. to help low income taxpayers prepare their tax returns. U.S. citizenship is not required.


In order to receive this free assistance, you'll need to bring:

• A Social Security card for each family member or ITIN number for each working adult.
• W2 and other income forms.
• Child care provider name, address and tax ID number.
• Bank routing and account numbers for checking and savings accounts.
• Name, address and phone number of landlord for renter's credit.
• 2011 tax return.

For more information, contact JobTrain at (650) 330-6428.