PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with ARS § 37-17103. notice is hereby given that at its meeting of April 2, 2018 at 7:00 pm the Avondale City Council approved the estimates of revenues and expenses in the City of Avondale Proposed Annual Budget. In accordance with A.R.S. §9-499.15, notice is hereby given that the City will hold a public hearing for proposed updates to City Department fees and charges. The changes to the fees and charges will be considered for adoption for fiscal year 2019 at its public meeting of June 18, 2018. Summary of FY 19 Proposed Rate and Fee Schedule Charges.
The City of Avondale’s Neighborhood and Family Services Department, together with A New Leaf offers no cost tax preparation services to benefit individuals and families with low to moderate income. Services will be offered to the community every Tuesday and Saturday beginning January 23 at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, until Saturday, April 17, 2017.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, known as VITA, offers IRS trained and certified volunteers to assist households that make less than $54,000 and need help processing their annual income tax returns. VITA sites not only offer free tax preparation, they also help taxpayers apply for benefits they may not be aware of such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC.
Tax Preparation assistance is available at Care1st Avondale Resource Center (328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale) on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 17. No appointment necessary. Walk-in’s are welcomed.
VITA site visitors should bring the following items with them:
•Social Security cards or IRS ITIN card or ITIN letter for all household members
•Picture ID for taxpayer (and spouse)
•Birth dates for all persons listed on the tax return
•Proof of all income, including W-2 and 1099 forms
•Name, address, and tax ID# of childcare provider
•Amount of money paid to childcare provider last year
•Account and routing numbers for direct deposit
•Copy of last year’s tax return, if available
Due to the Health Insurance requirements, also include:
•All Forms 1095, Health Insurance Statements
•Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
•Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements
To electronically file joint returns and get the fastest refunds, both spouses must be present.
Contact the Care1st Avondale Resource Center for further detail at 623-333-2703.