Earn Less Than $50K Last Year? Get Free Tax Preparation at Dixon Family Services!

The United Way is offering people who made $50,000 or less last year free tax preparation on the website www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org

According to the website:

"...trained volunteer tax preparers help individuals and families claim their maximum benefit and refund. We partner with hundreds of community organizations and other free tax preparation providers such as Tax-Aid and AARP Tax-Aide to process 60,000 tax returns each year. We provide low to moderate income households with free, quality tax return preparation and in many cases, access to asset building or income support resources such as public benefits, low or no cost bank accounts or financial education."

According to an information sheet, it's important to bring several items with you to the tax preparer:

• Photo ID for each person on your tax return.
• Social Security card or ITIN for each person on your tax return.
• W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2011.
• All 1099s, 1098s and other tax tax forms.
• A voided check or bank account number with routing number for direct deposit.
• Last year's tax return.
• Childcare provider information, if applicable.
• Landlord's name address and phone number for renter's credit.

So where can you go in Dixon for free tax preparation? is hosting at 155 N 2nd St, Dixon, CA 95620, (707) 678-0442.