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 call 410-234-2804 to schedule an appointment. To register for an appointment with a pro bono counselor at the foreclosure clinic, call 443-692-9420. 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: Please call 410-234-2804 to schedule a tax appointment at Money Power Day.
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 2008
- 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)
- To receive a free legal consult, participants must call Consumer Credit Counseling Services at 877-316-6716 after February 22 to receive housing counseling prior to the workshop
- Download the intake form to fill out and bring on 3/13/10
Bring documents to shred!