Main Street Oshkosh

VITA services to qualified individuals in Oshkosh has been scheduled for the upcoming months.

Need help filing your income tax return? Free tax assistance sites at the Senior Center and Community Pantry in Oshkosh can help! Free tax assistance with electronic filing will be available starting Thursday, February 4, 2010 and continuing Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through April 10, 2010. The sites will be closed on April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in observance of the spring holidays. Electronic filing provides the highest degree of speed, accuracy and security in filing tax returns.

Persons interested in this free service should call the Oshkosh Area United Way at 920-651-3060 to make an appointment. Visitors to the site seeking tax assistance must have valid photo identification and Social Security Cards for themselves, spouses and dependents. They should also bring wage and earnings statements (Forms W-2), interest and dividend statements (Forms 1099), a copy of last year’s return, and any other information concerning their income and expenses for the 2009 tax year. For joint, e-filed returns both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

If you have questions about this free service or wish to make an appointment, please call the Oshkosh Area United Way at 920-651-3060.