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Last chance: free tax prep

Don’t spend your hard-earned money on commercial tax preparation at $200 or more. Last year DC 37 helped over 4,000 members get $6 million in refunds at no cost. The refunds were electronically filed and directly deposited within 7 to 10 days for most members.

If you (and your spouse*) earn less than the income ceiling, you may qualify for this free tax filing assistance. No children: You and your spouse* must earn less than $20,000 total in 2005. With children: You and your spouse* must earn less than $40,000 total in 2005.

Centers are open. For information, call 866-924-3758 (866-365-2737 in Spanish).

*Your spouse’s income must be included if you are filing jointly.