The state has won two national awards for its program. The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal program aggressively marketed by the state. Sometimes, the help line is so busy, only pre-recorded information is available. Listeners can phone in questions to 547-1618. Sites are set up throughout Benton, Franklin, lower Yakima and Walla Walla counties.
Some volunteers speak Spanish.
Some of the sites allow people to file their tax returns electronically instead of mailing them. And volunteers will visit shut-ins who can't leave their homes. For an appointment, call 735-6772. The motor home, turned into a walk-in office, offers tax forms, publications, answers to tax law questions and help resolving problems. Some help will be available to fill out basic individual tax returns.