Parkland to offer free tax prep for qualifying patients and employees
In collaboration with Foundation Communities, Parkland will offer 6 ‘Tax Prep Tuesday’ events
Tax season is approaching, and Parkland Health is partnering with Foundation Communities to offer free tax preparation services every Tuesday at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Parkland Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) health centers to low and middle-income families and individuals. The service will run from Feb. 11 through March 18, 2025.
“Our goal with this program is to not only address the financial health of our Parkland population but to also empower individuals and families with the tools they need to thrive,” said Vidya Ayyr, Director of Community Social Impact at Parkland. “By offering free tax preparation services and access to vital tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), we are helping our community unlock opportunities, reduce financial stress and build a stronger foundation for their future.”
Families and individuals earning less than $67,000 annually can register for an appointment to meet with an IRS Certified Preparer who can assist with:
- Current and prior years’ federal tax returns
- Amendments to previously filed tax returns
- IRS letter queries
- ITIN applications and renewals
- Tax returns for foreign students and non-U.S. residents
Additionally, preparers will ensure eligible individuals and families are informed about and can claim the EITC, which provides significant financial support to low- and moderate-income working individuals and families. They will also assist with accessing other programs and credits, such as the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) for education expenses and guidance on using refunds to build financial security.
Dubbed “Tax Prep Tuesdays,” the program will offer appointments at the following locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on these dates:
- Feb. 11: Moody Outpatient Center, 5151 Maple Ave., Dallas, 75235
- Feb. 18: Parkland Memorial Hospital, 5200 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, 75235
- Feb. 25: Garland Health Center, 802 Hopkins St., Garland, 75040
- March 4: Bluitt-Flowers Health Center, 303 E. Overton Road, Dallas, 75216
- March 11: Hatcher Station Health Center, 4600 Scyene Road, Dallas, 75210
- March 18: Southeast Dallas Health Center, 9202 Elam Road, Dallas, 75217
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