The program is available for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those who are 60 and older.
The program is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays, through April 10 in the Jewell Building, Upper Level Lounge. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service in the United States.
Interested individuals need to bring several things with them when they come. These include:
- Photo ID for taxpayer and spouse
- Social Security cards or other official documentation for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents
- Copy of last year’s tax return(s)
- W-2 forms from each employer
- SSA-1099 form if paid Social Security benefits
- 1099-R form, if received a pension or annuity
- Unemployment compensation statements
- 1099-MISC showing any miscellaneous income
- All forms indicating federal income tax paid
- Dependent care provider information (name, employer ID, Social Security number)
- All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets
- All receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions.
Priority service will be provided to tax payers based on the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program’s legislative intent.
