Offers cash assistance to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled and have little or no income. Provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

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During COVID-19: Services are available by phone (866-931-6087) or online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices. SSA office is only providing limited, dire need, in-person services by appointment only. Call the SSA office to see whether your service needs can be met over the phone or if you'll need assistance in person.

Over the phone services can include applications for Disability, Retirement, and SSI. Prepare to provide your Social Security number as that may be needed.

Websites:

• Access SSA services online - www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
• Find nearby locations - https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

Information about IRS office locations, making appointments, etc.

Phone numbers: https://www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance
Individuals
800-829-1040
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time

Businesses
800-829-4933
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time

Non-profit taxes
877-829-5500
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time

Estate and gift taxes (Form 706/709)
866-699-4083
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time

Excise taxes
866-699-4096
​​​​​8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time

Callers who are hearing impaired
TTY/TDD 800-829-4059
 

California will provide the Golden Status Stimulus payments (either GSS I or GSS II) to families and people who qualify.

For information on GSS I or GSS II visit: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/index.html#Check-if-you-qualify-for-the-Golden-State-Stimulus

Español - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/index-es.html

Golden State Stimulus 2 (II)
The Golden State Stimulus has been expanded so more Californians are eligible. Now families and individuals may qualify for the new Golden State Stimulus II. California's Golden State Stimulus II (GSS II) is different than the Golden State Stimulus I (GSS I). If you qualify, you only need to file a complete 2020 tax return to receive the Golden State Stimulus II payment. 

Find information online at https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/gss-ii.html.

Check if you qualify for the Golden State Stimulus II
To qualify, you must:

• File your 2020 taxes by October 15, 2021
• Have a California Adjusted Gross Income (CA AGI) of $1 to $75,000 for the 2020 tax year. For this information refer to:
  • Line 17 on Form 540
  • Line 16 on Form 540 2EZ
• Have wages of $0 to $75,000 for the 2020 tax year
• Be a California resident for more than half of the 2020 tax year
• Be a California resident on the date payment is issued
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer
  • A dependent is a qualifying child or qualifying relative. Go to FTB Publication 1540 for more information about a qualifying child and qualifying relative

To receive your payment, file a complete 2020 tax return by October 15, 2021.

How you’ll receive your payment
If you qualify, you will receive your payment by either direct deposit or check in the mail (issued separately from your individual state tax refund). Typically, you’ll receive this payment using the refund option you selected on your tax return. The California Franchise Tax Board will issue payments on a monthly basis once your return is processed. If you qualify for the GSS II, use the tool provided by the Franchise Tax Board to find out what you may receive. 

Estimate your stimulus amount: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/gss-ii-estimator.html

If you don’t qualify for GSS II, you may qualify for GSS I.


Golden State Stimulus 1 (I)
This is a one-time $600 or $1,200 payment. You may receive this payment if you receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) or file with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

The Golden State Stimulus aims to:

• Support low-income Californians
• Help those facing a hardship due to COVID-19

For most Californians who qualify, you don’t need to do anything to receive the stimulus payment.

Check if you qualify for the Golden State Stimulus
To qualify, you must:

• Have filed your 2020 taxes
• Be either:
  • A CalEITC recipient
  • An ITIN filer who made $75,000 or less (total CA AGI)
• Be a California resident on the date payment is issued
• Be 18 years or older as of the last date of the tax year
• Not be eligible to be claimed as a dependent

Qualify for CalEITC
To qualify for CalEITC, you must:

• Have taxable earned income up to $30,000
• Not use “married/RDP filing separately” if married or RDP
• Live in California for more than half the year
• Meet all other qualifications

Visit CalEITC for more qualifications and other information.

To make sure you receive your payment, file your 2020 tax return by October 15, 2021.

Websites:

• Golden State Stimulus I and II - Franchise Tax Board -  https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/index.html#Check-if-you-qualify-for-the-Golden-State-Stimulus
• Golden State Stimulus II - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/gss-ii.html
• Golden State Stimulus en Español - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/index-es.html
• California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) Information - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/caleitc/index.html
• California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit
  (YCTC) Information - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/credits/california-earned-income-tax-credit.html
• Ways to File your 2020 Taxes - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/ways-to-file/online/calfile/index.asp
• California Residency Information - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/residency-status/index.html

3/20/2023 - AARP Tax-Aide Grass Valley is currently totally booked for tax appointments to prepare 2022 tax returns.  To be put on a waitlist people can call the appointment line at 530-205-3555 or add their name to the waitlist at tinyurl.com/GVTaxAide
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers provide free tax preparation services and electronic filing of both Federal and California tax returns. This service is provided to Nevada County residents. This program serves clients of all ages with a focus on taxpayers who are 60 and older and have low to moderate income.
 
The Tax-Aide group can prepare most common personal tax returns, including those that have wages, interest, dividends, itemized deductions, pension, and IRA withdrawals.
 
Appointments are required and will be on Mondays between February 6 and April 10, 2023.
Scheduling began via internet January 14, 2023. You can schedule any of the following ways:

• Schedule your own Monday appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/GVTaxAide
• A limited number of Saturday appointments will be available at the Nevada County Contractors Association offices and can be scheduled at tinyurl.com/GrassValleyTaxSaturday
• Call Grass Valley Tax Aide at 530-205-3555 to request a date and time.
• Email Grass Valley Tax Aide at GrassValleyTaxAide@gmail.com to request a date and time.
• Note to prior clients: 2-1-1 no longer schedules AARP Foundation Tax-Aide appointments​

To learn more about AARP Tax-Aide visit: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/

To find an AARP Tax-Aide service in other areas, visit: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations.html

getyourrefund.org is a free service provided by partnering with IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites to provide tax filing assistance to families earning less than $66,000 a year. Trained, IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and double-check your tax return to make sure it is correct before filing. Services offered in English and Spanish.

English - https://www.getyourrefund.org/en
Español - https://www.getyourrefund.org/es
 
We partner with free tax sites, known as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites, to help you prepare your taxes. Trained and IRS-certified volunteers at local community organizations will prepare your taxes.
 
You can save up to $300 when you file for free. We also ensure eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can be over $3,000 per family.
 
GetYourRefund.org is a non-profit service built by Code for America in partnership with IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites nationally.

Here's a brief overview of the process:
To get started, go to www.getyourrefund.org and click on "Get Started." You'll start by entering some personal information, then you'll upload photos of your ID, social security card, and any tax documents you have for 2020. Then a tax preparer will contact you to finalize your return before filing it. To use the site, you'll need a photo ID, your social security card, and any tax documents for the year you're filing for.

MyFreeTaxes.ORG helps people file their federal and state taxes for free while getting the assistance they need, and it’s operated by United Ways of California.

https://www.myfreetaxes.org/
myfreetaxes@unitedwaysca.org
877-355-8922

MyFreeTaxes.org is operated by United Ways of California, on behalf of and in partnership with local United Way members. We offer resources and information and three free filing options (self filing, in person tax support, and virtual help). This service is specifically for California residents.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Tax Assistance allows taxpayers to e-file their return themselves free of charge or with the remote assistance of an AARP tax counselor. To prepare your own taxes online, you can request help from a volunteer counselor to coach you through the process using your own computer while screen-sharing. Tax-Aide also provides taxpayers with access to free software to prepare taxes totally on their own (OnLine Taxes). Access to free software is limited to taxpayers with an AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) of $73,000 or less. You can estimate your AGI by checking the amount on line 11 of your 2020 tax return (form 1040 or 1040-SR.) If your income falls within these guidelines, please click Request Help on this page: https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/online-self-and-assisted-prep
 
Web pages:
https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/
https://taxaideqa.aarp.org/hc/en-us
https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/online-self-and-assisted-prep
https://www.olt.com/main/vita/getstarted.asp?affiliate=VITAFREE&linkID=S01091256

If you’re in the military, you can use MilTax, a service provided by the Department of Defense that uses a version of H&R Block’s tax software.

It is available for free to active-duty service members as well as those in the Guard or Reserves, as well as their families. There are no income or tax form restrictions.

You can also get free advice from a professional who understands tax issues specific to the military. The phone number is 800-342-9647, or you can live chat with them here.

Connect With Military Tax Consultants
Have a question or need help starting? MilTax consultants are specially trained to help with unique tax situations specific to service members and their families. Reach out 24/7 to schedule a consultation at 800-342-9647. You can also get in-person support at a Volunteer Income Tax Support Assistance, VITA, office location.

Websites:

• MilTax - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services
• Information - How to File Online for free - https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-file-state-federal-taxes-free-2020