AARP Volunteer Tax Help

Time is running out! AARP Volunteers are still available:

At the library from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on March 26 and April 9
and
At the Memorial Building Senior Center on March 30, April 6, and 13th

Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax assistance to low or moderate income with special attention to those age 60 or older.

What should you bring with you? The list below tells you the most commonly required documents. Some of these items may not apply to you in which case you can disregard them.

* Social security numbers for you, your spouse, and all your dependents
* Last year's tax returns
* W-2s for yourself and your spouse
* Any 1099s you or your spouse received
* Alimony received
* Unemployment compensation statements
* Social security income statements
* Any other statements showing income
* IRA contributions
* Tuition payments and Student loan interest payments
* Any itemized expenses you may wish to deduct, such as:
o Out-of-pocket medical expenses
o Non-cash donations
o Cash donations
o Vehicle license tabs
o Property taxes paid
o Job-related moving expenses
o Mortgage interest paid
o Tax preparation fees
o Uniform costs
* Daycare expenses - you will need to provide the name, address, amount paid, and social security number or EIN for each provider you paid.
* Minnesota Education credit:
o Educational software
o Private school tuition or tutoring
o Academic books/materials
o Music lessons and music equipment rental
o Tuition for academic summer camp
o Instructor fees for drivers education
o School supplies (must have itemized receipt)
o Property Tax Refund documents
o CRPs - Certificate of Rent Paid
o Property tax statements
* If you wish to use the direct deposit/direct debit option, please bring your checkbook with you to verify your bank account and routing information.