It’s no wonder that Ron Foss of Marysville will be volunteering again to help people prepare their basic tax returns.

 “I volunteer because I enjoy helping working families keep more of what they earn,” said Foss. “It’s a great feeling to know that you’ve helped people receive these tax refunds knowing that they truly need it, especially when the refund is larger than they expected.”

The tax sites open with IRS-certified volunteers like Ron. At some of the sites (at particular times), volunteers will be ready to help people in Tagalog, Mandarin, Khmer, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Chichewa and Vietnamese.

This service is available for households earning $50,000 or less.

 What You Should Bring

Although no appointment is necessary, people should bring a picture ID; social security card or tax identification number for everyone on the return; W2s or other income statements from all employers, any 1099 forms; the name, address and tax ID number for your child care provider; records of student loan payments; record of payments for educational expenses such as college tuition; mortgage interest and property tax statements; a bank account number to receive your refund via direct deposit; last year’s tax return – if you have it; and if you’re filing jointly, both spouses must be present to file electronically.

 Locations and Hours

Six free tax preparation sites will be open between now and April 14. 

Everett

Goodwill's South Everett Job Training and Education Center (228 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett)

Tues., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Thurs., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

North Middle School (2514 Rainier Avenue, Everett)

Tues., 5 - 8 p.m.; Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

South Everett Foursquare Church/Children's Village (14 E Casino Road, Suite D, Everett)

Tues.,3 - 7 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Fri., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Lynnwood

Cedar Valley Community School (19200 56th Avenue W, Lynnwood)

Tues., 5 - 8 p.m.; Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m. ;Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Marysville

Totem Middle School (1605 7th Street NE , Marysville)

Tues., 5 - 8 p.m.; Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monroe

Frank Wagner Elementary (115 Dickinson Road, Monroe)

Tues., 5 - 8 p.m.; Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, please visit http://www.uwsc.org/freetaxpreparationcampaign.php or call 2-1-1 for information and referrals.