VACAVILLE, CA (January 3, 2014) -- Travis Credit Union today announced plans for this year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA Program offers free tax help for seniors, as well as individuals and families who income-qualify.
This year, individuals and families earning up to $52,000 are eligible for the free services. Area residents can now visit Travis Credit Union’s Corporate Headquarters to get free tax preparation services by calling 707-469-4317 to make an appointment.
“From financial education to home ownership programs our goal is to put money back into the pockets of our working families and individuals,” said Patsy Van Ouwerkerk, president and CEO of Travis Credit Union. “As a socially responsible corporate citizen, the VITA Program is one of a number of ways Travis Credit Union can support the communities we serve,” she added.
The credit union will initiate the free service by offering tax assistance by certified volunteers, on Saturday, February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at One Travis Way in Vacaville.
We also offer Saturday appointments at various locations in Woodland. and Winters through our partnership with The Center (formerly known as the Yolo Family Resource Center) at (530) 406-7221. Walk-ins are welcome.
- Woodland Community College: Saturday, January 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2300 E. Gibson Road, Woodland
- Woodland High School: Saturday, February 8,9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 21 N. West Street, Woodland
- Winter Branch Library: Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 708 Railroad Avenue, Winters
Residents, who do not have an opportunity to file their tax returns on a Travis Credit Union sponsored date, may visit any VITA site from February 1 through April 15. All returns are filed electronically and taxpayers can expect to receive their refunds typically within seven to 10 business days.
When visiting a VITA site, taxpayers should bring the following items:
• Valid driver’s license or photo I.D.;
• All W-2 forms; 1099 forms for 2013, if applicable;
• Social Security cards for each family member; those who are filing jointly must bring their spouse;
• Checking and/or savings account numbers (up to three accounts) for deposit of their refund directly to their account.
VITA volunteers will help taxpayers take full advantage of all tax credits for which they are eligible including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Filers with relatively complex returns may be advised to seek a tax professional who specializes in their needs. Walk-ins will be seen on an as-available basis.
For more information about VITA or to locate additional sites, call the United Way helpline at 800-358-8832 and 211 or visit Travis Credit Union’s website at www.traviscu.org.
Headquartered in Vacaville, California, Travis Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative financial institution serving those who live or work in Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Merced Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo Counties. Currently, Travis Credit Union is the 11th largest credit union in California with more than 180,000 members and more than $2.2 billion in assets. As one of the leading financial institutions in Solano, Contra Costa, Yolo, Napa and Merced Counties, Travis Credit Union’s strength lies in its faithful commitment to its members and the community; its solid, secure history; and its long-standing track record of dedicated service.