Q: How much does the event cost?
A: Money Power Day is free and open to anyone in the Baltimore metro area. All of the services are free, but some require certain income eligibility.
Q: Do I need to register for Money Power Day?A: No registration is required to attend Money Power Day. For free tax preparation, please schedule your appointment online
here and select the
Money Power Day location. To register for an appointment with a pro bono counselor at the foreclosure clinic, call 1-800-396-1274 (ext. 3050 or by pressing "4"). All other services are first come, first serve, and you can sign up for them on Money Power Day.
Q: Can I bring my children?
A: YES! We love kids at Money Power Day. Of course you will have to watch your children, but there are all kinds of financially focused and very fun activities for kids:
- Workshops for children.
- Port Discovery’s the Money Game
- And other activities for youth up to 17 years old.
Q: How do I sign up for tax preparation?A: For free tax preparation, please schedule your appointment online
here and select the
Money Power Day location.
Q: How do I sign up for credit counseling sessions?
A: All services are first come, first serve and you can make a day-of appointment where the credit counselors are located.
Q: What should I bring to the event?
A: If you are going to get your taxes prepared, please make sure to bring the following information:
- A social security card for each family member on the return
- W-2 forms for all jobs worked in 2011
- Childcare provider name, address, and tax ID number
- All banking account information to direct deposit your refund
- Any document or information that you have received from the IRS
- All 1099 forms for other income, if any
- Any other tax related documents you have received
- Every adult on your return must come to sign the return
If you are going to the foreclosure clinic, please make sure to bring the following information:
- All paperwork related to current and former mortgages (including loan application, settlement paperwork and lender statements
- All foreclosure notices or threats of foreclosure received
- Information about monthly household budget (income/expenses)
- Please call the Pro Bono Resource Center for an intake packet at 1-800-396-1274 (ext. 3050 or by pressing "4").
Bring documents to shred!