AARP Tax Aide

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available at the Anthem Community Center every Tuesday beginning February 7, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through April 17 (April 15 is a Sunday and the IRS is giving another day). The program provides services to low- and moderate-income people, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. Tax preparation will be available on a walk-in basis.

Taxpayers are asked to come prepared with the following:

• Copy of prior year tax return. If necessary, contact the IRS for a copy.
• W-2 forms from each employer.
• All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, etc.) showing interest and dividends including broker statements, as well as documentation showing the original costs of your sold assets.
• If you received social security benefits, bring your form SSA-1099.
• Bring your 1099Rs for any pension and/or annuity benefits received.
• All forms indicating federal income tax paid.
• If applicable, bring unemployment compensation statements.
• Child care provider information (name, address, EIN (employer ID No. or SSN.)
• If itemizing deductions, bring all receipts or cancelled checks for items such as medical expenses, taxes paid, mortgage interest and charitable contributions.
• Social security numbers for all your dependents.