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Tags:&nbsp;Sign up for our NewslettersTags:&nbsp;SAN ANTONIO – Arthur Dukes was first in line Tuesday morning at the Claude Black Community Center to get free help filing his federal income taxes.“I’m serious about my money,” he said.But instead of sitting in a room filled with people as is the norm, Dukes was able to drop off this documents.This year, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has gone curbside.“This year, we will be preparing tax returns by drop-off or email,” said Christine Serda with the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, which helps sponsor and manage the program.Those earning $55,000 or less are eligible for the free assistance.Instead of the usual 19 or more sites, VITA is set up this year at nine locations. Tables are set up where taxpayers can pick up a packet that includes a checklist of what they need to file. To accommodate physical distancing, VITA is asking taxpayers to make their own copies of their documents.“So, if they are able to make their copies, they can pick up the packet and complete it in the car and drop it off or take it home and take their time filling out the form and adding documents,” Serda said.Email is another option. People can scan or send photos of their forms and documents by encrypted email.Once the return is prepared, the volunteers will call the taxpayer in to sign.Last year, VITA San Antonio filed some 32,000 returns and expect to do at least that many this yearThe goal is to help as many people as they can maximize their tax return by claiming any credits available to them. The program helped residents claim nearly $16 million in earned income tax credits last year, according to Serda.The service also help cash-strapped families from having to pay a tax preparer. Jose Vasquez said he’s grateful for that.“I would have to pay 50 bucks, 60 dollars,” he said. “That’s 50, 60 dollars I can buy groceries at H-E-B.”Although the tax work has begun, the IRS will not begin accepting returns until Feb. 12. The pandemic has forced changes and delays. One thing that has not changed is the tax filing deadline, which is still April 15.Some sites opened Jan. 25, and the remainder will open Feb. 8. To see the sites and the hours, click .Sites include:The following documentation is needed:IdentificationIncomeExpensesVITA SA is sponsored by the City of San Antonio, Catholic Charities, United Way, Broadway Bank, Frost Bank, HEB, H&amp;R Block, River City Federal Credit Union and supported by the IRS.Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Tags:&nbsp;Sign up for our NewslettersTags:&nbsp;SAN ANTONIO – Arthur Dukes was first in line Tuesday morning at the Claude Black Community Center to get free help filing his federal income taxes.“I’m serious about my money,” he said.But instead of sitting in a room filled with people as is the norm, Dukes was able to drop off this documents.This year, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has gone curbside.“This year, we will be preparing tax returns by drop-off or email,” said Christine Serda with the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, which helps sponsor and...

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