Current Events
2020 Tax Season
VIRTUAL VITA COMING for the 2020 TAX SEASON
(Based on status of COVID-19)
You will need to set up your ZOOM account. Click on the following link:
Complete the following weblink: Your Contact Information
You can complete the following forms in advance. They can be saved on your computer in PDF.
DOCUMENTS TO HAVE AVAILABLE
Citizens or Resident Aliens
Driver’s License
Social Security Card
Intake Form
ITIN Card or letter (if applicable)
W-2
Foreign Students
Intake Form
Passport
I-20
VISA
I-94 with travel history
If applicable
1099’s
1095-A
1098-T
Other Income documents
Other Expense documents
Day care expense
Other documents
Last year’s tax return (if available)
Bank Account number
Routing number
Are you able to complete your own tax return?
· You must NOT have already submitted your tax return for the current tax year.
· Can someone else claim you as a dependent?
· If you are a college student, and your parent or someone else can claim you, do NOT claim yourself.
The following are three (3) options available to you.
Beyond Careers provides our Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) for taxpayers who are able to complete their own tax return, under our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax preparation program. Click on "Beyond Careers FSA Remote" above to access this product in a totally virtual environment.
Submit any questions at http://www.beyondcareers.org/contact-us/ in the “Message” field. An IRS-Certified volunteer will reply to your question via e-mail. No income limitations or charges.
Beyond Careers FSA is under the IRS Free File VITA Program and powered through Turbo Tax. Free for income under $36,000.
MyFreeTaxes
H&R Block has removed the income cap for MyFreeTaxes. It's now free to anyone with a simple return. http://www.myfreetaxes.com/
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Participants in Beyond Careers VITA
Beyond Careers 8th Annual Education Symposium
at Westbury High School
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Theme: Environmental/Conservation
Supporters:
Brays Oaks Management District
Westbury Civic Club, Inc./Westbury Area Improvement Corp.
Bayou Preservation Association
Silver Sponsor
Community Partner
Community Sponsor
7th Annual Education Symposium
Beyond Careers Symposium attendees November 10, 2018
Cadet Ronald Arce,
AFJROTC Westbury High School
Panelist Ali Enes Cek, Houston CPA Society Student Auxiliary, Vice-President
6th Annual Education Symposium
5th Annual Education Symposium
Westbury JROTC, HCC Trustee, Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Barbara Davis at Beyond Careers 5th Annual Education Symposium
Results for Beyond Careers VITA 2018 tax season
Beyond Careers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prepration program for taxpayers in the low-to-moderate income bracket helped taxpayers get their refunds and savings in tax preparation fees in the 2018 tax season for a total of $108,000
Beyond Careers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has benefitted from the generosity of the Comerica Charitable Foundation with a $5,000 contribution in October 2019. We thank @ComericaBank for all that they do in the community and congratulate them on their 20th anniversary!
#ComericaFoundation20thYear
Partner Innovation Recognition Certificate
IRS-SPEC/VITA/TCE Program recognized the University of Houston-Downtown and Beyond Careers for Remarkable Relationships. The certificate was signed by the National Director of SPEC for "support, dedication and commitment to building strong communities through the Volunteer Return Preparation Program."
Address in Texas to mail tax return
IRS Outreach Corner – Taxpayers that missed the filing Deadline
TaxSlayer login for volunteers
Enhance your volunteer experience!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteer, if you are working, your company may provide charitable contributions to the non-profit organization where you volunteer. To get more information about Beyond Careers for your consideration in submitting the request to your company, contact us at beyondcareerstax@gmail.com.
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