BVCA Partnership

Income Tax Return Preparation

BVCA Partnership offers free tax help to individuals with low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) who cannot prepare their own tax returns. BVCA offers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in Jefferson, Saline and Butler Counties in Nebraska. Individuals from other counties are welcome to travel to the nearest site. BVCA’s trained coordinators can help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, BVCA also offers free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into one's bank account.

Items you need to bring to have your tax returns prepared:

Proof of identification
Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration
Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
Current year’s tax package if you received one
Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available
Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit
Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number)
To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

It is extremely important that each person use the correct Social Security Number. The most accurate information is usually located on your original Social Security card. Each year hundreds of thousands of returns are delayed in processing, or credit/deductions are disallowed because names and Social Security Numbers do not match Social Security Administration records. To prevent processing delays in paper returns and rejected electronically filed returns, volunteers check the accuracy of each Social Security Number, as well as the spelling of the name associated with the number. If you do not have an SSN for you or a dependent, you should complete Form SS-5, Social Security Number Application. This form should be submitted to the nearest Social Security Administration Office. If you or your dependent is not eligible to get a Social Security Number, you may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

For more information or to set up an appointment please contact:
Jefferson County: Ryan Bailey, BVCA Partnership at (402) 729-5568
Saline County: Crystal Alarcon, BVCA Partnership at (402) 826-2376
Butler County: Stephanie Cradick, BVCA Partnership at (402) 367-4347

*Note: All tax preparation is by appointment only.

To locate the nearest VITA site you can also call 1 (800) 906-9887.

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