AARP offers free 2011 Tax Year Preparation
Besides
it being the law, there are many advantages available when you have
submitted your taxes as required. For example, many government
assistance programs require you to prove that you filed a tax return. If your kids are in college you need tax returns to complete FAFSA applications. The deadline to file this year is April 17, 2012.
You can file your taxes online at www.irs.gov/efile/index.html. Online filing is free, reduces the risk of making a mistake and lets you track your refund and get your refund more quickly. (You can check your refund online 72 hours after the IRS receives your information.)
Don't pay an outside company to help you take care of this job when you
can get free help right here in our community!
See below for dates and locations!
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2011 Tax Preparation at the Easttown Library
Every Monday and Tuesday from Feb 6 through April 10
AARP-approved volunteer tax preparers will be available in the
library to assist seniors and low- and moderate-income individuals with
tax preparation on Mondays and Tuesdays, from February 6 through April
10. Assistance is available by appointment only at 10:00
a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Please call the library to
sign up for an hour-and-a-half session, or sign up at the circulation
desk.
Arrangements can be made by calling the Easttown Library or by visiting it at 720 First Avenue in Berwyn. For information, call the library at (610) 644-0138.
Remember - you MUST make an appointment to get this help. Don't delay - set up your appointment now!
www.easttownlibrary.org
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AARP Tax Assistance at the Paoli Library
Mondays, February 6-April 9
Appointments will be scheduled for 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm. [there will be no 9:30 am appointments on the first Monday of the month].
For more information or to make an appointment, call Paoli Library at 610-296-7996.
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AARP Tax Assistance at Surrey Services for Seniors
Fridays, February 10-April 13
Appointments are 90 minutes each and available by appointment only.
Telephone 610-647-6404 for more information or to reserve an appointment!
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AARP Tax Assistance at Wayne Senior Center
Tuesdays, February 7-April 10
Appointments will be scheduled from 9am to noon.
For more information or to make an appointment, call the Wayne Senior Center at 610-688-6246 or check their website www.wayneseniorcenter.com. The Wayne Senior Center is located at 108 Station Rd., Wayne.
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If you have made an appointment to get free tax assistance -
be sure you bring:
- Copy of previous year tax return. If necessary, contact the IRS for a copy of last year's return. (See below)
- W-2 forms from each employer
- All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-misc., etc.) showing interest and/or dividends as well as documentation showing the original purchase price of your sold assets
- If you were paid Social Security benefits, bring your SSA-1099
- If you received a pension or annuity, bring your 1099R
- All forms indicating federal income tax paid
- If applicable, unemployment compensation statements
- Child care provider information (name, employer ID, SSN)
- If itemizing deductions, bring all receipts or canceled checks for items such as medical expenses, taxes paid, mortgage interest paid, and charitable contributions
- Social Security numbers for all dependents
Need a Copy of Your Tax Return Information? You have two easy and convenient options for getting copies of your federal tax return information--tax return transcripts and tax account transcripts--by phone or by mail. Request transcripts by calling 1-800-829-1040, or order by mail using IRS Form 4506T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return) found on www. IRS.gov. There is no fee for transcripts. Allow two weeks for delivery.
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