CHALLENGE:
There are large numbers of low-income families in Covington Georgia and surrounding cities who fail to claim available tax credits because they lack access to certified, trained IRS tax preparers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 29 percent of the population in Covington lived in poverty in the period between 2016 and 2020, and the median household income was $39,845.
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Our 1st tax season (January 1, 2022 - April 18, 2022) serving Newton County and surrounding Counties for the 2021 tax season. Only Two IRS-certified and trained volunteers provide free basic income tax return service to fifty-eight taxpayers. Fifty-seven tax returns were electronically filed to the IRS and State; one paper tax return were mailed to the IRS and State. Site location: Newton County Senior Services Center, 6183 Turner Lake Road, Covington GA, Newton County.
There are large numbers of low-income families in Covington Georgia and surrounding cities who fail to claim available tax credits because they lack access to certified, trained IRS tax preparers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 29 percent of the population in Covington lived in poverty in the period between 2016 and 2020, and the median household income was $39,845.
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Our 1st tax season (January 1, 2022 - April 18, 2022) serving Newton County and surrounding Counties for the 2021 tax season. Only Two IRS-certified and trained volunteers provide free basic income tax return service to fifty-eight taxpayers. Fifty-seven tax returns were electronically filed to the IRS and State; one paper tax return were mailed to the IRS and State. Site location: Newton County Senior Services Center, 6183 Turner Lake Road, Covington GA, Newton County.
Our 2nd tax season (February 1, 2023 - April 18, 2023) serving Newton County, Rockdale County and surrounding Counties for the 2022 tax season. Providing free tax service to the our citizens in the community through our partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) VITA Program. Two Site Location: Restoration Storehouse Center, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA 30094, Rockdale County and Newton County Senior Services Center, 6183 Turner Lake Road, Covington, GA 30014, Newton County.
Success Story by Augusta Bentley - 2021 and 2022 Tax Season
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Success Story by Ieunice King - 2021 and 2022 Tax Season
March 20, 2022
Ieunice King
Covington, GA
Bobbie Shepherd is a wonderful person. She goes over and beyond in helping people. She is a great person to provide resource in the community. Bobbie is knowledgeable in tax preparation. She has been filing my taxes since 2021 and 2022 have been a great assess to me, also to others. I would recommend her to others because I know she will do her best in providing the best services she can give. Here below is how she can be contacted if you need her services for tax preparation.
Bobbie Shepherd- Site Coordinator Shepherd Tax Preparation Service: Partner with The United Way of Greater Atlanta VITA Program.
Site Location: 1400 Parker Road Conyers, Ga. 30094, (Rockdale County)
Contact Number: 470-385-5074
Email Address: Sheptap2021@gmail.com
Success Story by Bessie Johnson - 2021 and 2022 Tax Season