PRESS RELEASES - FEBRUARY 2007

Free Tax Help is Available!
Arlington Helps Working Families Save Money

February 9, 2007

The City of Arlington continues a community partnership to help qualified working families save money this tax season.

Free tax assistance is available to Arlington taxpayers who meet certain income eligibility requirements. Assistance is also available to seniors who are age 60 and older. The income tax filing deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 17.

Every year, taxpayers miss important tax credits or pay high fees for tax preparation assistance, said Ashley Owen, director of Arlington Human Service Planners.

The earned income tax credit is a refundable federal income tax credit for working individuals and their families. To learn more about the EITC and how to obtain free tax help, call 2-1-1, United Way’s Information helpline. Information specialists are available 24 hours a day.

Free income tax assistance is a community service program of the Arlington Assets for Working Families Coalition. Their goal is to develop strategies to help working families achieve financial stability. The coalition includes the United Way of Tarrant County, Arlington Human Service Planners, Community Tax Centers, AARP Foundation and the City of Arlington.

Free Tax Assistance Locations are Now Open in Arlington!

AARP Tax Aide is available at all Arlington Public Libraries
Shadowbrook Apartments at 2020 S. Cooper St.

Throughout February… Chase Mobile Community Tax Centers Can Help:

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11
Mount Olive Baptist Church, 201 W. Sanford St.

Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
The Artisan at Rush Creek, 6000 Bacara Lane, 76001

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24
Tarrant County Southeast Campus, 2100 Southeast Parkway, 76018