EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)
AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE


Mission

The Tempe Earned Income Tax Credit and Asset Development Initiative, a partnership of Tempe Community Council, City of Tempe, Newtown Community Development Corporation, Tempe Schools Credit Union and the IRS,  has a mission to help hard working people become financially stable.  The Initiative is part of the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.

Services

  • Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing

  • Federal Tax Refund Splitting into Checking and Savings Products

  • US Series I Savings Bonds

  • Quick & Easy Public Benefits Screening for food stamps, health insurance and more

  • Free Financial and Homebuyer Education

  • Information and Referrals for IDAs (matched savings) for Affordable Housing

  • Information and Referrals for IDAs (matched savings) for Education at Mesa Community College

Income Eligibility

Families must have an annual income of $55,000 or less for 2009.
Single individuals must have an annual income of $35,000 or less for 2009.