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2012 Tax Season Saving Incentives

HACBED OFFERS $20 GIFT CARD FOR TAXPAYERS PURCHASING SAVINGS BONDS AT PARTICIPATING SITES

HACBED will send a $20 gift card to any eligible taxpayer who purchases a United States Savings Bond.  Taxpayer must have filed a federal tax return and must have purchased the savings bond(s) at the time that the return was prepared through the use of Form 8888.  The return must be prepared at a site partnering with HACBED (The Hawaii Alliance for Community Based Economic Development). Minimum bond purchase of $50 is required to qualify for this offer.  Site coordinator must sign and complete an official form – PLEASE ASK THE SITE COORDINATOR. (Restrictions Apply—read complete details)

OPEN A NEW SAVINGS ACCOUNT (minimum  deposit $75) and HACBED WILL DEPOSIT AN ADDITIONAL $25 (Restrictions Apply—read complete details)

In order to be eligible for this offer, the individual opening the New Savings Account must have had their 2011 FEDERAL tax return prepared at one of the free tax assistance sites sponsored by or partnering with the Family and Individual Self-Sufficiency Program at HACBED.**  The Taxpayer must provide proof of this fact to the participating credit union prior to opening the New Savings Account by presenting a copy of the Taxpayer’s completed 2011 tax return that contains the name of the site where the return was prepared or by presenting any other type of written proof deemed acceptable by the credit union.  Tax returns prepared by AARP sites, independent sites not affiliated with HACBED’s Program, or by commercial tax preparers do not qualify for this savings incentive offer.

A list of participating sites:

Prince Kuhio Federal Credit Union
Hickam Federal Credit Union (Mililani, Pearlridge, and Kapolei branches)
Waialua Federal Credit Union
Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union
Maui Federal Credit Union
Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union
Kekaha Federal Credit Union

>>Click here for 2012 tax credits and qualifications.

>>Read EITC FAQ’s to find out what to bring to your appointment.

The FISSP is continually recruiting new partners to host free tax sites and volunteers to work as tax return preparers, intake specialists, translators, and appointment schedulers.

To learn more about hosting a free tax site.
To learn more about volunteering for this Program.
If you are already a volunteer and want to view training information and options

The FISSP also sponsors free classes and workshops on a variety of topics such as understanding taxes and tax credits, starting a small business and tax responsibilities. The FISSP's partners also offer programs relating to job training, financial literacy, education, and resolution of tax-related problems.

For a list of free classes and workshops
For a list of services offered by the FISSP's partners.