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Alexandria, Va. - The City of Alexandria is providing free tax preparation services to qualifying residents at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. The Department of Community and Human Services has partnered with Community Tax Aid, Inc. to offer expert assistance to individuals and families with an income below $64,000.

"We want to ensure that all eligible residents are aware of the tax credits and deductions they can apply for," said the spokesperson for the Department of Community and Human Services. "Our expert volunteers will help taxpayers navigate through the process and maximize their benefits, particularly the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit."

The tax preparation services will be available every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting from February 7 until April 17. Taxpayers can schedule an appointment by calling 202.830.1480 for English or 202.869.2999 for Spanish. Limited walk-in spots are also available.

The Del Pepper Community Resource Center, located at 4850 Mark Center Drive, is conveniently accessible by public transportation. It is a five-minute walk from the Mark Center Transit Station, and DASH transit serves the area. For schedule information, individuals can call 703.370.DASH (3274) or visit dashbus.com. Metrobus schedule information is available at 202.637.7000 or wmata.com.

Residents interested in participating can find more information on the City of Alexandria's Department of Community and Human Services website at alexandriava.gov/DCHS. The website includes a flyer in both English and Spanish, as well as details on the required documentation and additional eligibility requirements.

In the event of inclement weather, tax services will be canceled if Alexandria City Public Schools close or if school activities are canceled. Individuals can find updates on school closures by calling the ACPS Hotline at 703.866.5300.

For non-English speakers, free interpretation and translation services are available. For assistance, residents can email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.

Media inquiries can be directed to Esperita Bullard, Customer Relations Manager, at esperita.bullard@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6070.

For reasonable disability accommodation, individuals can contact maurice.tomdio@alexandriava.gov or call 571.384.5244, Virginia Relay 711.

The City of Alexandria is committed to helping eligible residents with their tax preparation needs, ensuring that they receive all the credits and deductions they are entitled to. By offering free tax preparation services, the city aims to alleviate the financial burden on low-income individuals and families and help them maximize their tax refunds.