1. Government-issued Photo ID (required)
2. Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer ID Letter (ITIN) for you, your dependents, and your spouse
3. A copy of last year’s tax return
4. All 1099 forms - 1099G (unemployment), 1099 R (pension payments), 1099INT (bank interest), 1099SSA (Social Security), 1099 or self-employment
5. W2 forms from all jobs in 2017
6. Bank-issued printed account and routing numbers to direct deposit your tax refund into your account
7. Proof of health insurance (Health insurance cards, HC-1099, 1095-A, etc.) for taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents*
8. If you received the premium tax credit, you must bring in a 1095A
9. Total child care expenses in 2017, and child care provider’s name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
10. All 1098T forms (tuition payments), college statements, receipts for materials
11. Total student loan interest paid (1098E) or lender statement
12. Proof of all rent paid in 2017
13. Proof of ANY deductible out of pocket expenses (annual BWSC, charitable receipts, property taxes)
14. Any mail from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and any mail from the IRS

*Taxpayers who have received or expect to receive health insurance credits need to bring proof of ALL household income.

From February 26 – March 3, the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment and the City of Boston are celebrating America Saves Week with free events to help residents save money.

From February 26 – March 3, the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment and the City of Boston are celebrating America Saves Week with free events to help residents save money.

You don’t need to be rich to have good credit, and you can build a score in a few months. All you need is to know and follow the rules of good credit!

Space is limited to 75 people, so please RSVP for the event.

From February 26 – March 3, the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment and the City of Boston are celebrating America Saves Week with free events to help residents save money.

Join the BCYF Division of Youth Engagement & Employment for a youth job and resource fair featuring:

• Over 100 Employers and Resource Tables
• Games
• Raffles
• Free food
• Music

Open to all Boston youth ages 15-18. Pre-registration is encouraged. The first 200 youth to sign up will receive a goodie bag! Sign up here or on EventBrite.

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Connect and learn the "Secrets to Success" with Boston's youth and leaders through music and spoken word. Refreshments will be served. Open to all youth. #WERISE 

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The Office of Arts and Culture recently announced the second round of applications for the Boston Cultural Council Opportunity Fund. The grant supports meaningful, one-time opportunities for artists to further develop their career. The grant also expands the reach of arts opportunities in Boston's communities.

You'll have your questions answered by the Artist Resource Manager. This event is generously hosted by the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library. The deadline for the next round of application review following this workshop is February 28.