CENTER OFFERING TAX-PREP SERVICE FREE ASSISTANCE IS FOR LOW-INCOME.Byline: Susan Abram Staff Writer NEWHALL - Appointments for free tax preparation for low-income residents are being taken this week by the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. Service Center office. Services will begin Saturday and will continue Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers trained by the federal Internal Revenue Service will help residents with basic tax preparation needs, said Lupe Lopez, director of the center. Low-income individuals include families that earn $38,000 a year, or $23,000 for individuals or a couple. Residents are asked to bring in this year's tax packages, all W-2 and 1099 forms, income information and all other relevant documents as well as last year's tax return. The service is provided in English, Spanish and the Hindi languages. The program is a collaborative effort by the Santa Clarita Valley Service Center, College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. , The Master's College, the California Franchise Tax Board The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) collects state personal income tax and corporate income tax of California.[1] History In 1879 California adopted its state constitution which among many other programs created the State Board of Equalization and the and the IRS An abbreviation for the Internal Revenue Service, a federal agency charged with the responsibility of administering and enforcing internal revenue laws. . The center also is offering to assist low-income residents in paying off current gas bills for up to $100. Recipients must qualify by proving low-income status. For information, call the service center at (661) 255-0073. The center is at 24271 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. Susan Abram, (661) 257-5257 susan.abram(at)dailynews.com |
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