3120 McDougall Ave., Ste. 200Everett, WA 98201

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2016

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Kevin Futhey

Financial Stability Manager425.374.5580

United Way of Snohomish County Free Tax Preparation Sites continue through April 16 in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville and Monroe

(Everett, WA) – Still need to file your tax return? United Way of Snohomish County’s Free Tax Preparation continues service through April 16th.

Nearly 2,700 Snohomish County residents have already received free income tax assistance from United Way volunteers this year.

This free service is available for households earning $62,000 or less. Working families with children are especially encouraged to use this service, as volunteers are trained to help taxpayers claim all applicable tax credits. Tax returns can be filed electronically or through a printed paper return mailed by the taxpayer.

Now in its tenth year of service, United Way volunteers have prepared over 20,000 tax returns bringing in more than $32 million in refunds for Snohomish County families.

This year’s sponsors and partners include the Boeing Company, the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Internal Revenue Service, Goodwill, Workforce Snohomish, and Everett Public Schools.

What You Should Bring

Although no appointment is necessary, taxpayers must bring a picture ID; social security card or ITIN letter for everyone on the return; W2s or other income statements from all employers, any 1099 forms; the name, address and tax ID number for your child care provider; records of student loan payments; record of payments for educational expenses such as college tuition; mortgage interest and property tax statements; a bank account number to receive your refund via direct deposit; last year’s tax return – if you have it; and if you’re filing jointly, both spouses must be present to file electronically.

Locations and Hours

Six Free Tax Preparation sites are open through April 16 in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville and Monroe.

Everett

Goodwill's South Everett Job Training and Education Center (228 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett)

Tues., Wed., and Thurs., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

North Middle School (2514 Rainier Avenue, Everett)

Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hand in Hand/Children's Village (14 E Casino Road, Suite D, Everett)

Tues., Wed., and Thurs., 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lynnwood

Edmonds Community College (Mountlake Terrace Hall, Room 212)

Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Marysville

Goodwill’s Marysville Job Training and Education Center (9315 State Ave., Marysville)

Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monroe

WorkSource (17150 W. Main St., Suite B, Monroe)

Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, please visit http://www.uwsc.org/freetaxpreparationcampaign.php or call 2-1-1 for information and referrals.

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United Way is a community impact organization serving Snohomish County for more than 75 years. United Way of Snohomish County supports a number of initiatives focusing on early learning and education, financial stability for families, a youth program, and North Sound 211.

To find out more about United Way of Snohomish County, including how you can find help, how to volunteer and how United Way serves our community, visit their website at uwsc.org.