The Federal Information Citizen Center has some great tips for making tax season less stressful. Check out their article at Bookmark and Share.
Also remember that the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free tax help to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those that are age 60 and older. The AARP volunteers are at the library on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. They will also be available at the Senior Citizen's Center in the Memorial Building on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Help is provided on a first come - first served basis, no appointments.
Please take take the following documents and information with you:
Current year's tax forms and preparation booklet
Copy of last year's imcome tax return(s)
W-2 forms from each employer
Unemployment compensation statements
SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits
All 1099 forms showing interest and / or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assests
1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous imcome
1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity
All forms indicating federal imcome tax paid
Dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number)
All receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions
Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents
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