Gateway Earned Income Tax Credit Community Coalition

The St. Louis metropolitan area Gateway Earned Income Tax Credit Community Coalition (GECC) is hosting eight free tax preparation sites for individuals or families who qualify for the IRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Those who are eligible for the EITC are those individuals or families earning $38,348 or less in 2006.

• All W-2's and 1099's (if any)
• Social Security Cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for all family members
• Valid picture id for taxpayer and spouse (e.g., Driver's License, State ID, Passport)
• Copy of your 2005 tax return
• Proof of unemployment compensation
• A copy of a "voided" check or bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit
• Proof of child care expenses
• Amount of Advanced EITC payment
• If married filing jointly - both spouses must be present to sign