Students help file tax returns
The tax season is in full swing and if you haven’t filed yours yet, there are dozens of high school students ready to help its community.
Under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, spearheaded by GECU, students were trained and certified in tax preparation.
Americas High School teacher Eduardo Hinojos said his students had to go through a “rigorous process” to get certified.
“My students also learn customer service, how to greet people, how to speak with people,” Hinojos said.
“They’re very polite, respectful, and they seem confident about the job they’re doing,” said Eddie Gonzales, a local resident who got assistance from students at Americas High School.
SISD students will offer free tax preparation services through April 15 at Americas, Eastlake, Socorro, Montwood and Pebble Hills high schools.
Taxpayers with an annual income of $54,000 or less can show up from 4:30 to 7 p.m. to file their 1040 EZ, 1040A and 1040 forms.
Individuals should take a photo identification card, original social security card for everyone listed in the income tax return, W-2 wage statements for the 2017 year, 1099-SSA, 1099-R and 1099-G, work expenses, 1095 health coverage, direct deposit information, the 1098 for student loans, proof of child dependent care expenses, and property tax statements.
If filing joint, both individuals must be present.
SISD income tax preparation sites include:
– Americas High School, 12101 Pellicano Dr.
Feb. 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26 and 28
March 5, 7, 26 and 28
April 2, 3, 9 and 11
– Socorro High School, 10150 Alameda Dr.
Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26
March 4, 5 and 26
April 1, 2, 8, 9 and 15
– Pebble Hills High School, 14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
Feb. 4, 7, 11, 18, 21, 25 and 28
March 4, 7 and 28
April 1, 4, 8, 11, and 15
– Montwood High School, 12000 Montwood Dr.
Feb. 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26 and 28
March 5, 7, 26 and 28
April 2, 3, 9 and 11
– Eastlake High School, 13000 Emerald Pass
Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27
March 5, 6, 12, 26 and 27
April 2, 3, 9 and 10
