If you need information on Resources in Racine County please don't hesitate to call us at: 262-638-6800.
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2009 Tax Season Seniors looking for assistance with income taxes - go to the AARP Tax-aide site finder and enter your zip code to get a listing of sites you can go to for assistance after Feb 1, 2010. https://locator.aarp.org/vmis/sites/taxaide_locator.jsp or contact the ADRC at 262-638-6800.
For aged or low income, disabled: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/pcs/vita.html
Homestead Credits - website information: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/ise/home.html
Here are other resources:
The USA.gov tax page:
This includes links to “free efile”
and the Free tax return preparation (leads back to those this listed above, but does offer some good info)
While you are at it go to the IRS at:
they have a Taxpayer Advocate Service
Food Programs Confusion
People often talk about receiving Food Stamps. In Wisconsin, the name of the program that issues funds for low-income people and families to purchase food is called FoodShare. People receiving this benefit use a Quest card (like a credit card) to make their purchases. The federal government also uses the acronym SNAP for the same program. If possible, please use the FoodShare name when requesting this benefit, or simply ask for help with paying for food.
Wisconsin FoodShare:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/
Racine County Information:
http://www.hsd.racineco.com/LowIncome/Food/tabid/114/Default.aspx
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance) program website:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/FSP/