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\r\n1. Driver\u2019s license or government-issued picture ID
\r\n\r\n2. Social Security Card or \r\nIndividual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/a> for you and\/or your child
\r\n\r\n3. W-2<\/a> or \r\n1099<\/a> forms.
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\r\nHave questions about these documents? We have answers. See below.","links":[{"link":""}],"button":"","button2":"","image":2117,"reverse":false,"color":"navy","id":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Una vez que programe una cita para declarar sus impuestos, nuestros socios de preparaci\u00f3n de impuestos en Accounting Aid Society y Wayne Metro le enviar\u00e1n un correo electr\u00f3nico o mensaje de texto de confirmaci\u00f3n. Incluir\u00e1 necesita para declarar sus impuestos.\r\n\r\nAseg\u00farese de traer TODOS los documentos que le correspondan a su cita.<\/strong>. Es posible que tenga que programar una segunda cita para terminar de presentar su declaraci\u00f3n de impuestos si no tiene todos los documentos consigo en la primera cita.\r\n\r\nOpcional<\/em>: Traiga la informaci\u00f3n de su cuenta bancaria si desea recibir sus pagos mediante dep\u00f3sito directo (nombre del banco, direcci\u00f3n, n\u00famero de ruta y n\u00famero de cuenta). Si tiene una cuenta de cheques, traiga un cheque que contenga toda la informaci\u00f3n necesaria para configurar un dep\u00f3sito directo. No tiene que pagar por los servicios de preparaci\u00f3n de impuestos. Esto es solo para ayudarle a recibir su pago.\r\n\r\nPrograme una cita<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n
Preguntas comunes<\/h2>\r\nSabemos que las situaciones de la vida cambian, a veces m\u00e1s de una vez durante el a\u00f1o. Puede ser confuso saber c\u00f3mo encaja todo en las pautas fiscales. Y obtener la documentaci\u00f3n requerida puede ser dif\u00edcil. Aqu\u00ed hay informaci\u00f3n para ayudarte.","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_accordion":{"heading":"","panels":[{"panel_heading":"I had a baby in 2025. Can I claim the Child Tax Credit for my new child?","panel_copy":"Yes! You are eligible for the\u00a0Child Tax Credit<\/a> for the new child, so long as you earned at least $2,500 from working in 2025. To claim your credit, you must file a 2025 tax return in 2026. We can help you file your taxes<\/a>\u00a0and claim your payment."},{"panel_heading":"Someone else claimed my child on their taxes last year, or I expect someone else to claim my child on their taxes in 2026. What should I know?","panel_copy":"If someone else claimed your child on their taxes last year and you expect that person to claim your child again on their taxes in 2026:\r\n\r\n \t- If the child does not live with you at least six months out of the year, you are likely not eligible to receive the\u00a0Child Tax Credit<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a>\u00a0for that child.<\/li>\r\n \t
- If the child lives with you more than six months out of the year but someone else usually claims them on their taxes, talk to a tax professional for advice.\u00a0Make a no-cost appointment<\/a>\u00a0with one of our tax prep partners to get help.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf someone else claimed your child on their taxes last year but you expect to claim your child on your taxes in 2026:\r\n
\r\n \t- If you claim the child on your tax return in 2026, and no one else does, you will be eligible to receive the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit for that child. Only one person or family can claim a particular child at the same time.<\/li>\r\n \t
- If you and someone else both claim your child in the same year, your refund may be delayed. Ask a tax professional for advice.\u00a0Make a no-cost appointment<\/a>\u00a0with one of our tax prep partners to get help.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"panel_heading":"What\u2019s the difference between a W2 and 1099? How do I know which one I need?","panel_copy":"The forms are similar. Both show how much money you earned from an organization for tax purposes. The important thing is that any organization that paid you money for work in 2025 should give you either a W2<\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a01099<\/a>. You might also receive a 1099 for unearned income, such as unemployment income and lottery or gambling winnings, which are taxable. You should collect all your W2s and 1099s and bring them with you to your tax appointment.\r\n\r\nReally want to know the details? A W2 is a form that you receive from your employer showing how much money you made for tax purposes. If you are hired as an employee under federal employment law, you will receive a W2. A 1099 is a similar form that you receive from an organization that paid you money as an independent contractor. Many gig jobs, like driving for Uber or Lyft or freelancing, are technically independent contracting arrangements and will provide a 1099."},{"panel_heading":"I do not know where my W2 (or 1099) is. Can you help me find the form?","panel_copy":"Only your employer or the organization you contracted with can provide you with your\u00a0W2<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a01099<\/a>\u00a0forms. Organizations will usually mail the correct form to you so that you have it in mid to late January. Make sure your employer or the organization you contracted with has your current address! The form may be available to download and print from your employer\u2019s online HR system. If you didn\u2019t receive yours, you will need to contact your employer or the organization you contracted with for help."},{"panel_heading":"My household and\/or dependents have changed in the last year. How do I know if I\u2019m still eligible?","panel_copy":"The\u00a0Child Tax Credit<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a> count dependents based on whether the child lives with you at least half of the year and how old they are on December 31 of the tax year. If you had a baby born in 2025, you can claim that baby for the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit if you meet the income guidelines.\r\n\r\nChildren under age 17 are eligible for the Child Tax Credit. If your child turned age 17 before December 31, 2025, that child is no longer eligible for the Child Tax Credit.\r\n\r\nFor the Earned Income Tax Credit, children under age 19 are eligible. If your child turned 19 before December 31, 2025, that child is no longer eligible\u2014unless the child is a full-time student. Children who are full-time students are eligible until they turn 24."}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"
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- If you claim the child on your tax return in 2026, and no one else does, you will be eligible to receive the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit for that child. Only one person or family can claim a particular child at the same time.<\/li>\r\n \t
- If you and someone else both claim your child in the same year, your refund may be delayed. Ask a tax professional for advice.\u00a0Make a no-cost appointment<\/a>\u00a0with one of our tax prep partners to get help.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"panel_heading":"What\u2019s the difference between a W2 and 1099? How do I know which one I need?","panel_copy":"The forms are similar. Both show how much money you earned from an organization for tax purposes. The important thing is that any organization that paid you money for work in 2025 should give you either a W2<\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a01099<\/a>. You might also receive a 1099 for unearned income, such as unemployment income and lottery or gambling winnings, which are taxable. You should collect all your W2s and 1099s and bring them with you to your tax appointment.\r\n\r\nReally want to know the details? A W2 is a form that you receive from your employer showing how much money you made for tax purposes. If you are hired as an employee under federal employment law, you will receive a W2. A 1099 is a similar form that you receive from an organization that paid you money as an independent contractor. Many gig jobs, like driving for Uber or Lyft or freelancing, are technically independent contracting arrangements and will provide a 1099."},{"panel_heading":"I do not know where my W2 (or 1099) is. Can you help me find the form?","panel_copy":"Only your employer or the organization you contracted with can provide you with your\u00a0W2<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a01099<\/a>\u00a0forms. Organizations will usually mail the correct form to you so that you have it in mid to late January. Make sure your employer or the organization you contracted with has your current address! The form may be available to download and print from your employer\u2019s online HR system. If you didn\u2019t receive yours, you will need to contact your employer or the organization you contracted with for help."},{"panel_heading":"My household and\/or dependents have changed in the last year. How do I know if I\u2019m still eligible?","panel_copy":"The\u00a0Child Tax Credit<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a> count dependents based on whether the child lives with you at least half of the year and how old they are on December 31 of the tax year. If you had a baby born in 2025, you can claim that baby for the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit if you meet the income guidelines.\r\n\r\nChildren under age 17 are eligible for the Child Tax Credit. If your child turned age 17 before December 31, 2025, that child is no longer eligible for the Child Tax Credit.\r\n\r\nFor the Earned Income Tax Credit, children under age 19 are eligible. If your child turned 19 before December 31, 2025, that child is no longer eligible\u2014unless the child is a full-time student. Children who are full-time students are eligible until they turn 24."}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"
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