High school students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in the Socorro Independent School District are partnering with GECU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to provide tax preparation services for households with an income of under $85,000. This service will be available from Feb. 17 to April 15 at Americas, Socorro, Pebble Hills, Montwood, El Dorado, and Eastlake high schools.
The students, along with their instructors, have obtained advanced certification to help community members file their taxes for free. Taxpayers can visit any of the sites between 5 and 7 p.m. to file their 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040 forms.
Tax preparers will ensure the confidentiality and security of all documents.
Individuals must take with them:
Original and current proof of identification (photo ID) for individual and spouse (VITA cannot file taxes for married couples filing separately)
Original social security card for everyone listed in the income tax return or a social security number verification letter issued by Social Security Administration
All W-2 wage and earnings statements
1099-SSA,1099-R and 1099-G
Work expenses
Direct deposit information (account number and routing number)
Form 1098 for any student loans
Both spouses must be present to sign required forms to file taxes electronically on a married filing jointly tax return
Proof of child or dependent care expenses
Property tax statements
Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care statements
Current IRS PIN letter if individual is an identity-theft victim
Notice 1444-C, Economic Impact Payment for 2022
Advance Child Tax Credit letter 6416 or 6416-A
SISD income tax preparation sites and schedule:
Americas High School, Frontier Room, 12101 Pellicano Dr.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5-7 p.m.
Feb. 18 – April 15
(Closed March 11 – 25 and April 1)
Eastlake High School, Room F107, 13000 Emerald Pass
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 5-7 p.m.
Feb. 18 – April 15
(Closed March 11 – 25 and April 2)
El Dorado High School Library, 12401 Edgemere Blvd., El Paso, TX 79938
Mondays and Wednesdays: 5-7 p.m.
Feb. 17 – April 14
(Closed March 10 – 24 and April 2)
Montwood High School Library, 12000 Montwood Dr.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5-7 p.m.
Feb. 18 – April 15
(Closed March 11 – 25 and April 1)
Pebble Hills High School, Room L102, 14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
Mondays and Thursdays: 5-7 p.m.
Feb. 17 – April 14
(Closed Feb. 27 and March 10 – 24)
Socorro High School, Room 1600, 10150 Alameda Ave.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 5-7 p.m.
Feb. 17 – April 14
(Closed March 10 – 24 and April 2)