"I feel safer since I have a new door and locks on both storm doors, which I didn't have before. I also think my heating bill will be lower since I have a better fitting door."

Client in HRDC's Housing Rehabilitation Program

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
 
Free Income Tax Preparation and E-filing by IRS-Certified Volunteers for most people who made $50,000 or less in 2011.
 
 
What Should I Bring to the VITA Site?
·         A valid photo ID
·         Social security cards for you, your spouse, and all dependents
·         All tax forms for income, including: W-2, W-2G, 1099
·         Tax information from day care
·         A copy of last year's tax return
·         Personal check, bank statement, or document containing bank routing number for direct deposit (NO deposit slips)
·         Both spouses MUST be present if married filing jointly
 
 



 

Billings Area Community VITA Site Locations
 
District 7 HRDC
7 North 31st St. – Lower Level
Walk-in or by Appointment
To schedule an Appointment call: 406-247-4710
 
January 27, 2012 – April 14, 2012
 
            Wednesdays   2:00 – 8:00pm
            Fridays            2:00 – 8:00pm
            Saturdays        9:00 – 12:00 Noon
 
Note: A FAFSA Help Station, provided by Billings Job Service, will be available to assist the public with completing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms at District 7 HRDC’s VITA site.
 
 
United Way/MSU-Billings
Garfield Community Center
3212 1st Ave. S.
Walk-in only
 
January 28, 2012 – April 9, 2012
 
            Mondays          5:30 – 7:30pm
 
 
United Way/Parmly Billings Library
510 N. 28th St.
Walk-in only
 
January 28, 2012 – April 14, 2012
            Saturdays        12:00 – 3:00pm
 
 
Montana Credit Unions for Community Development
Sites are appointment only
 
January 31 – April 13, 2012
 
Altana Federal Credit Union
3212 Central Ave. (406) 867-3122
 
Billings Federal Credit Union
2522 4th Ave. N. (406) 867-1652
 
Rimrock Credit Union
952 Central Ave. (406) 248-3685
 
SEG Federal Credit Union
617 SE 4th St., Laurel (406) 628-7711
 
AARP
1505 Ave. D
Appointment Only: (406) 794-0083
 
February 1 – April 11, 2012
 
VITA Outreach
VITA also has temporary sites in Lockwood, Hardin, Red Lodge, and many other locations. Call (406) 254-9760 for local VITA information or check out www.montanafreefile.org for VITA sites across the state. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/billingscommunityvita
 
 
Tax Savings Tips
·         Turn your refund into more! Open an IDA (matched savings account) to save for a goal like education, home ownership, or a vehicle purchase. Contact Hanna at 247-4765 or hpancheau@hrdc7.org for more information.

Link to Savings Program webpage:
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