Free Tax Preparation Services - earned income of $49,000.00 or less
Individuals and families who earned less than $49,000 in 2009 are eligible to get help filing their tax returns at no cost. Starting in February and running through April 2010, IRS-certified volunteers at 18 sites in Northern Virginia will help make sure that low income families receive the maximum tax refund to which they are entitled and help determine if they are eligible for the earned income tax credit (EITC).
The Loudoun County Department of Family Services and the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging have joined forces with the Northern Virginia CASH Campaign’s effort to mobilize a coalition of public agencies, businesses, libraries, faith and community-based groups to operate this free tax assistance program.
People seeking tax preparation assistance are asked to bring the following items with them:
Photo ID Social Security cards or ITIN letters and birthdates for all persons on tax return Copy of 2008 Federal & State tax return (very helpful, but not required) Prior year refund and/or payment information All wage & earnings information (W-2s, W-2G, 1099s, and etc.) from all employers Interest and Dividend Statements, miscellaneous income statements, unemployment compensation (form 1099-G) A check or deposit slip if you want direct deposit Daycare Expenses paid in 2009 (& day care providers name, address and federal ID number) Student tuition and loan and interest payments paid in 2009 (1098E) Paperwork relating to Energy efficient home improvements, new car purchases and new home purchases (closing agreement) Paperwork regarding medical expenses, tax payment (personal, property), charitable donation receipts Record of Sales Tax paid on new vehicles purchased in 2009 Record of Economic Recovery Payment received from SSA, RRB or VA Paperwork relating to energy efficient home improvements and home buyers paperwork (closing agreement) All returns are filed electronically. If married and filing a joint return, both spouses must be present.
The following VITA sites in Loudoun County will be providing free income tax assistance. Wages are limited to $49,000 and under.
Rust Library: Every Monday & Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. starting February 22, 2010 and continuing through April 15, 2010. The library is located at 380 Old Waterford Road in Leesburg. No appointments needed.
Loudoun County Workforce Resource Center: located in the Shenandoah Building at 102 Heritage Way, N.E., on the first floor (enter at the back of the building) in Leesburg. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. beginning February 4, 2010 and continuing through April 15, 2010. No appointments needed.
Additional sites in Northern Virginia are listed at: www.nvacash.org. For additional information, contact Karen Velez at 703.771.5718 or email: karen.velez@loudoun.gov.
Assessment Notices Mailed to Loudoun Property Owners
Assessment Notices have been Mailed to Loudoun County Property Owners The 2010 real property assessment notices reflect the current state of Loudoun County’s real estate market, according to Todd Kaufman, Loudoun County Assessor. The Code of Virginia and local ordinances require that assessments be made annually at fair market value. “It is important to understand that assessments are not influenced by the budget or tax rate. Assessments are market driven. The creation of the budget and the setting of the tax rate are independent from the assessment process,” said Kaufman. Sale prices of existing area homes in Loudoun County saw a decline, consistent with trends in similar Northern Virginia localities. Assessment trends are based on a study comparing the 2008 sales inventory to the 2009 sales inventory. 2009 sales activity is the basis for the 2010 real property assessment. Based on an analysis of this data, the county’s real estate portfolio was adjusted accordingly. Overall, residential and commercial value declines slowed in 2009 resulting in some growth mainly in association with new construction and development. The 2010 Assessment Summary, which defines the portfolio, will be available on the Loudoun County website at www.loudoun.gov/assessor within the next few weeks. Property owners are encouraged to check the Assessment and Parcel Database for information pertaining to their individual property.
A message from the Loudoun County Assessor explaining the assessment process, the 2010 Automated Application for Review form, answers to frequently asked questions, and other important information related to the assessment process is available on the Loudoun County Government Website at www.loudoun.gov/assessor.
Blizzard 2009 -Purcellville 22.5 - 27 inches
Measurements from the areas surrounding Purcellville come in right around the 2 foot mark. With measurements from 22.5 to 27 inches, this Christmas snow storm is the largest recorded December snow storm ever. The Area road crews have done a wonderful job, and need to be recognized for their accomplishments after such an incredible snow event. Below is a picture taken off of Watermill Road near Philomont Sunday December 20th. This is a rare view of Goose Creek and environs with 2 feet of snow.
Purcellville ends fiscal year 2009 with surplus
The Town’s independent auditor, Robinson, Farmer, Cox and Associates, presented the CAFR for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 to the Ways and Means Committee on Monday night. The ending governmental fund balance was $6.5 million, an increase of $1 million which includes funds reserved for capital projects and other obligations. Of this amount, $3.8 million was unreserved and undesignated or available for future spending needs, an increase of $622,000 over June 30, 2008. This reserve level is in keeping with the Town Council’s adopted fiscal policy target of $3 million.
The CAFR document also includes the Town’s first “Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting” presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the June 30, 2008 report. This award recognizes governments whose CAFR reports achieve the highest standards in governmental accounting and financial standards.
Planning for College, It is never too early
Recent research and studies have found that students are waiting until too late to start looking at colleges.Too often, graduating High School students find themselves behind the curve when it comes to college selection. Rising GPA's and SAT Scores have served to make Colleges more competitive than ever. High School students should start considering college admission requirements almost as soon as they enter High School. Some colleges require AP courses in order to enter various schools of study, and others require completion of certain course levels. There are minimum GPA and SAT requirements. If a High School student is not careful, they could find themselves off the necessary curriculum path required to reach the prerequisite courses of their college of choice.
The point at which attending college moves from a conceptual thought to a pending reality often occurs when the student starts doing research on the colleges themselves. Visiting the prospective college campus is highly recommended. Altogether, selecting and being accepted to a college can often be quite an ordeal. A great source for comparison of Virginia colleges is http://www.collegesofva.com. This site is designed as a quick and easy reference guide linking to both student reviews and Collegeboard.com profiles.
Another source that has proved invaluable to many college bound students is online at: www.princetonreview.com . This site offers free registration, and rates the colleges, offers attending student comments, and statistical reports on admission requirements as well as student life. This site also offers the 'Best of', and the 'Worst of' in hundreds of categories. Find out which college ranks 1st in the "DORMS LIKE DUNGEONS" category.
An additional online reference for colleges is: www.collegeboard.com. This site is brought to you by the SAT organization, and here you can register for the SAT's, get your scores, send them to colleges, and get facts about those colleges as well. Both websites offer search engines based on student preferences, and are free for students to use.
Our Shop in TOYLAND
Purcellville finally has a Toy Store, A SMALLTOWN TOY STORE with a BIG CITY INVENTORY.
Located in OLDTOWN PURCELLVILLE, the store carries: Toys, Models, Crafts, Games, Puzzles, Wild Republic Audubon Birds,Model Power Planes, Star Wars Toys, Educational Toys, Unique, Old fashionand Classic Toys, Melissa & Doug: Wooden Puzzles and Toys, Greeting Cardsand Gift Wrap, Helium Balloons, Dolls, Paint By Numbers, Action Figures,Crayons, Balsa Airplanes, Old fashion rock candy, DVD and VHS Movies,Collectible Toys, and much much more.
The store is on Main Street, near the corner of 21st Street and Main Street,Next to the Dollar Store, across from the Purcellville Family Restaurant, (between the flashing yellow lights ) address: 105 East Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. 540-751-1404.
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