NAYA Family Center is offering free tax preparation and e-filing services on Wednesday, September 8th, from 3pm to 8pm. Did you miss the filing deadline but still want to claim valuable tax credits, like the Child Tax Credit for supporting kids under 17, or the Earned Income Credit (which can be up to $5,000 or more)? Do you need to file a 2008 or 2007 return? NAYA can help!

Have your taxes prepared and filed electronically by IRS Certified VITA/TCE Volunteer Preparers FOR FREE! Receive your refund in as little as 10 days if you choose direct deposit, or 3 weeks if you prefer a check. If you are supporting children and your family income is less than $45,000, you may qualify for thousands of dollars in tax credits to help you support your family. Don’t let commercial tax preparers take your family’s money! Many paid preparers target low-income families with high-interest predatory “loans” so that you can get your refund a week or so earlier. NAYA’s free tax filing lets you use your entire refund as it was intended—to support your family and to help you be stable or build savings. Pay bills, buy groceries, invest in cultural activities like traveling to Gatherings or family, or save the money—for emergencies, for helping family members, or for a big purchase like a home!

This service is APPOINTMENT ONLY, so please call to make your appointment. We are able to file returns from 2007, 2008 and 2009. Please bring Social Security cards for everyone on your return, and all tax forms. See our list at: http://www.nayapdx.org/services/employment-housing-community-development/taxes.php. To make your appointment, please call Irena at (503) 288-8177 x280 or email irenas@nayapdx.org. NAYA Family Center is located at 5135 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland OR 97218.