Suncoast Community Capital offers free tax service

Suncoast Community Capital, a non-profit entrepreneurship and small business assistance organization, is offering free tax preparation services at three Manatee County locations.

Only tax filers with a household income of $51,000 or less are eligible.

Walk-ins are welcome at the Suncoast Community Capital office, 302 Manatee Ave. E,, Suite 308, between 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays Feb. 6 through April 10. The service is through the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program.

The Palmetto Boys & Girls Club, 1600 10th St. W, will provide the service by appointment only between 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Feb. 12, 16 and 26; March 12 and 26 and April 9. Bradenton Village, 1302 3rd St. W, will also provide the service by appointment only between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 9 and 23.

Those interested are required to bring valid photo identification, social security cards for all family members, all W-2 wage and tax statements for 2012 and a 2011 tax return. Filers may also bring educational expense statements, child or dependent care expense statements and mortgage and property tax information.

For more information, call 941-744-2666 or visit www.suncoastcc.com.