Welcome to the Houston Asset Building Coalition (HABC) Website.
Houston Asset Building Coalition is a partnership of the city of Houston Mayor's Citizens' Assistance Office, Internal Revenue Service, government agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and individuals founded August 2002.
HABC is committed to helping working families strengthen their financial future.
HABC Can Help You...
Keep Your Hard Earned Money
HABC provides free help with Income Tax Preparation and helps build relationships with financial institutions to open checking and savings accounts and loans.
Obtain Free Income Tax Preparation
HABC has 26 sites that help working families earning less than $40,000 a year prepare and file their taxes. For more information, you may call 2-1-1 or 713-957-4357 during the tax season (from January 1 through April 15). After tax season, call 713-223-1864 Ext. 27 for assistance.
Claim Income Tax Credits
HABC offers free income tax preparation and free tax filing. If you are eligible, we can assist you in claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.
Understand Your Credit Choices
HABC can help you understand credit lending rules, your credit report, and how to obtain credit opportunities.
File Your Taxes to Receive the Stimulus Payment
Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.