United Way of Snohomish County has opened a free tax preparation site in Lynnwood to help families prepare their tax returns.

The site will be open from through April 15 and will be staffed by United Way volunteer tax preparers. This service is available for households earning $51,000 or less.

Over the past six years, United Way volunteers have prepared 9,181 tax returns for Snohomish County families.

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.

Last year, 2,511 Snohomish County families had their taxes prepared for free at a United Way Tax Preparation Site. For more information, please visit www.uwsc.org/freetaxpreparationcampaign.php or call 2-1-1 for information and referrals.

Locations and Hours

Lynnwood

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

Tues., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; *Weds., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Other sites:

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., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; *Weds., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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

Tues., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m..; Wed., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Marysville

Goodwill’s Marysville Job Training and Education Center (9315 State Ave., Marysville)

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

Monroe

Park Place Middle School (1408 W. Main Street, Monroe)

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

* Wednesdays nights available through February 27.