The EKS coalition of partners offers free tax preparation assistance to qualifying individuals and families making less than $50,000 annually in Lake County.
During tax season, IRS-certified volunteers will be working at community sites, and will also help connect residents to other community resources providing income support.
During the 2011 tax season, more than 1,300 tax returns were filed by volunteers in Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, claiming nearly $2 million in total refunds for United Way of the Wine Country’s region.
Thousands more people qualify for this free service, but may not know about it.
In a time when individuals and families are working hard, but barely surviving, the EKS program can help them become more financially stable.
For more information about the EKS program and how you may qualify visit www.unitedwaywinecountry.org/eitc or call 800-325-9604 to schedule your free tax preparation appointment at a community site near you.
Thank you to everyone who makes the EKS program possible!
Darlene Fiscus is vice president of community benefit for United Way of the Wine Country, with offices in Santa Rosa, Ukiah and Eureka, Calif.
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