Provides financial planning, first time homeownership counseling, and classes to help people manage their finances. Provides the following: Financial Credit Counseling, Budgeting, Money Management Coaching, Money Management Workshops, Bi-Merge Credit Reports & Scores, First Time Home Buyer Classes, Mortgage Assistance Referrals, Homeownership Counseling, Foreclosure Counseling & Assistance, Business Workshops (Starting & Expanding Your Own Business), Business Start-Up & Expansion Funding, Business Mentor Program, Free Tax Preparation Assistance, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information, Money Cents Classes, Youth Money Management, Youth Entrepreneurship (Business) Workshops, and Funding Your Higher Education.

The federal government has several resources including The Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,255 to individuals and families who meet the requirements that can help you and your family. A tax credit for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Applicants must file a federal income tax return, a valid SSN or ITIN, lived in Washington State for more than 183 days the previous year, and be at least 25 years old and less than 65 OR had a qualifying child. Apply online: wftc.wa.gov. Tax preparation sites are available by appointment, call 509-353-4851 to make an appointment starting January 14, 2025.

Provides free income tax preparation assistance for individuals/families with low to moderate income, people with disabilities, or the elderly who need help filing simple tax returns. Tax preparations are filed electronically. Each return requires a separate appointment.

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Each return requires a separate appointment. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including if you: Own or operate a business or farm; Are a minister or member of a religious order; Are a statutory employee and have income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits you got before you were the minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q): If you claim nontaxable combat pay as earned income, it may increase or decrease the amount of your EITC Earned income does not include: - Pay you got for work when you were an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Each return requires a separate appointment. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including if you: Own or operate a business or farm; Are a minister or member of a religious order; Are a statutory employee and have income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits you got before you were the minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q): If you claim nontaxable combat pay as earned income, it may increase or decrease the amount of your EITC Earned income does not include: - Pay you got for work when you were an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Each return requires a separate appointment. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including if you: Own or operate a business or farm; Are a minister or member of a religious order; Are a statutory employee and have income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits you got before you were the minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q): If you claim nontaxable combat pay as earned income, it may increase or decrease the amount of your EITC Earned income does not include: - Pay you got for work when you were an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support

Provides free income tax assistance to seniors and low-to-middle income individuals, beginning Feb 1st - Apr 15th. Appointments are encouraged and receive priority however walk-in appointments are available on a first-come first-served basis. *Cannot prepare returns for taxpayers that have income from rental properties, or for taxpayers with complicated business returns** #EITC Qualifications: Earned Income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: $59,899 ($66,819 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children who have valid Social Security numbers $55,768 ($62,688 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children who have valid Social Security numbers $49,084 ($56,004 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child who has a valid Social Security number $18,591 ($25,511 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children who have valid Social Security numbers The EITC credit can be as high as: $7,830 with three or more qualifying children $6,960 with two qualifying children $4,213 with one qualifying child $632 with no qualifying child

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals in Tri-Cites and Burbank (Walla Walla County). Each return requires a separate appointment. SPANISH assistance only available at Pasco or Burbank locations. KENNEWICK SITES Keewaydin Park Public Library 405 S Dayton St, Kennewick, WA 99336 Tu Sa, noon-4pm. NO WALK-INS Kennewick Public Library 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA 99338 Th, noon – 8pm. NO WALK-INS BURBANK SITE (Walla Walla County) Burbank Public Library 875 Lake Rd, Burbank, WA 99323 W, 12:30-4pm. Walk-ins accepted, based on availability. RICHLAND SITE Richland Community Center 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA 99352 M, 8am-8pm (closed Feb 17); Tu, 8am-noon; Sa, 9am-1pm. NO WALK-INS PASCO SITES Pasco City Hall – Recreation Classroom 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 Tu F, 9am-2pm (closed Feb 28 & March 28). Walk-ins accepted based on availability Pasco Public Library 1320 W Hopkins St, Pasco, WA 99301 W, noon-4pm. Walk-ins accepted based on availability

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Each return requires a separate appointment. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including if you: Own or operate a business or farm; Are a minister or member of a religious order; Are a statutory employee and have income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits you got before you were the minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q): If you claim nontaxable combat pay as earned income, it may increase or decrease the amount of your EITC Earned income does not include: - Pay you got for work when you were an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Each return requires a separate appointment. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including if you: Own or operate a business or farm; Are a minister or member of a religious order; Are a statutory employee and have income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits you got before you were the minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q): If you claim nontaxable combat pay as earned income, it may increase or decrease the amount of your EITC Earned income does not include: - Pay you got for work when you were an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Each return requires a separate appointment. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including if you: Own or operate a business or farm; Are a minister or member of a religious order; Are a statutory employee and have income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits you got before you were the minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q): If you claim nontaxable combat pay as earned income, it may increase or decrease the amount of your EITC Earned income does not include: - Pay you got for work when you were an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support

Provides free electronic income tax preparation assistance for seniors, disabled adults, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Each return requires a separate appointment. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including if you: Own or operate a business or farm; Are a minister or member of a religious order; Are a statutory employee and have income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits you got before you were the minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q): If you claim nontaxable combat pay as earned income, it may increase or decrease the amount of your EITC Earned income does not include: - Pay you got for work when you were an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support