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RICHMOND, Va. Families with low to moderate income can get tax preparation help, thanks to the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg. <\/p>\n
The program MetroCASH provides free tax-preparation and financial guidance to families earning $54,000. There are 13 locations across Richmond, Henrico County, Hanover County, Chesterfield County, Charles City and Petersburg. <\/p>\n
IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers guide individuals through the process of electronically filing federal and state returns. <\/p>\n
The program promotes financial independence and utilizes the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a benefit for working people with low- and moderate-incomes. <\/p>\n
Research shows that the EITC is one of the best ways to lift people out of poverty, said United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg president and CEO James Taylor. These short-term income gains provided by EITC can help families with health and educational outcomes in the long-term. <\/p>\n
In addition to free tax-preparation services, metroCASH promotes prosperity by educating attendees about savings techniques and other financial best practices. <\/p>\n
Locations are open at different times and days to fit a variety of schedules. <\/p>\n
The program is free and open to all who qualify, said United Way metroCASH program director Cara Cardotti. Our goal is to help everyone who is eligible claim this credit. <\/p>\n
Last years metroCASH program in Richmond and Petersburg assisted more than 3,200 households with tax preparation. <\/p>\n
A total of $898,971 in EITC refunds was distributed by the IRS to local families that visited metroCASH sites. <\/p>\n
For more information, please visit http:\/\/www.metrocash.org\/<\/a>. A list of metroCASH locations is below. <\/p>\n CHARLES CITY COUNTY <\/p>\n Charles City Commissioner of Revenue <\/p>\n 10780 Courthouse Rd., Room 2013 <\/p>\n Charles City, VA 23030 <\/p>\n Dates: March 8-April 10 <\/p>\n Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. <\/p>\n *Charles City residents only <\/p>\n CHESTERFIELD COUNTY <\/p>\n Chesterfield at Trinity United Methodist Church <\/p>\n 6600 Greenyard Rd. <\/p>\n Chester, VA 23831 <\/p>\n Dates: Feb. 1-April 12 <\/p>\n Hours: Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. *Do not arrive before 1:30 p.m. or after 5:30 p.m. <\/p>\n HANOVER COUNTY <\/p>\n Hanover Department of Social Services <\/p>\n 12304 Washington Highway <\/p>\n Ashland, VA 23005 <\/p>\n Opening Dates: Feb. 7-April 11 <\/p>\n Hours: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. <\/p>\n HENRICO COUNTY <\/p>\n Fairfield Library <\/p>\n 1001 N. Laburnum Ave. <\/p>\n Henrico, VA 23223 <\/p>\n Dates: Feb. 4-March 11 <\/p>\n Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. <\/p>\n Libbie Mill Library <\/p>\n 2100 Libbie Lake East Street <\/p>\n Henrico, VA 23230 <\/p>\n Opening Date: Feb. 2-April 13 <\/p>\n Hours: Wednesday\/Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. <\/p>\n RICHMOND CITY <\/p>\n CAPUP Richmond <\/p>\n 1021 Oliver Hill Way <\/p>\n Richmond, VA 23219 <\/p>\n Dates: Feb. 6-April 12 <\/p>\n Hours: Mondays\/Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. <\/p>\n Richmond Department of Social Services, Southside Community Service Center <\/p>\n 4100 Hull Street Rd. <\/p>\n Richmond, VA 23224 <\/p>\n Dates: Feb. 1-April 5 <\/p>\n Hours: Tuesdays\/Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. <\/p>\n Blackwell Community Center <\/p>\n 300 E. 15th St. <\/p>\n Richmond, VA 23224 <\/p>\n Dates: Jan. 23-April 6 <\/p>\n Hours: Mondays\/Tuesdays\/Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. <\/p>\n VCU School of Business <\/p>\n 301 W. Main Street <\/p>\n Richmond, VA 23284 <\/p>\n Dates: March 18-April 15 <\/p>\n Hours: All Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. <\/p>\n *International & self-prep returns only <\/p>\n Sacred Heart Center, Southside Building (Se habla Espaola) <\/p>\n 1420 McDonough Street <\/p>\n Richmond, VA 23224 <\/p>\n Dates: Jan. 28-April 15 <\/p>\n Hours: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (*closed Feb. 4) <\/p>\n Neighborhood Resource Center <\/p>\n 1519 Williamsburg Road <\/p>\n Richmond, VA 23231 <\/p>\n Dates: Feb. 4-April 4 <\/p>\n Hours: Select Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (*open 2\/7, 2\/21, 3\/7, 3\/21, 4\/4); <\/p>\n Select Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (*open 2\/4, 2\/18, 3\/4, 3\/18, 4\/1) <\/p>\n University of Richmond Downtown campus <\/p>\n 626 E. Broad Street, Suite 100 <\/p>\n Richmond, VA 23219 <\/p>\n Dates: Feb. 6- April 18 <\/p>\n Hours: Tuesdays\/Thursdays, 3:45-7 p.m. (*closed 3\/7 and 3\/9) <\/p>\n Select Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (open 2\/11, 2\/25, 3\/18, 3\/25, 4\/8) <\/p>\n Petersburg Library (sponsored by CAPUP Petersburg) <\/p>\n 201 W. Washington St. <\/p>\n Petersburg, VA 23803 <\/p>\n Dates: Feb. 2-April 13 <\/p>\n Hours: Tuesdays\/Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. <\/p>\n *Select Saturdays (open: 3\/18 and 4\/1, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.) <\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more from the original source:<\/p>\n Find out if you qualify for free tax preparation and financial advice - wtvr.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" text \"need help\" with tax form, money and calendar. Continue reading