Free Tax Assistance at MRL

Free tax assistance is available at Morrisson-Reeves Library.  Tax counseling, form preparation, and electronic filing will be available to local taxpayers with low to middle income, with special attention to those 60 years of age or older.  Every Tuesday & Thursday, beginning the first week of February and continuing through mid April, volunteers will be available in the Bard Room to help individuals with their taxes.  This service is open to the public and provided by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers.  Assistance will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.  Couples who wish to file electronically should both be present to sign their return.  Individuals with tax returns that are deemed to be too complicated will be referred to a tax professional.  State and Federal tax forms are also available at MRL in Reference Services.

It will be necessary to bring the following items in order to be properly served:

• Social Security cards and birth dates of all names listed on tax returns, including dependents
  
• All W2’s, 1099’s, and other tax statements received for the tax year;
  
• Receipts for deductions including tax receipts;
  
• Rent receipts, name and address of landlord if claiming renter’s deduction on Indiana State return
  
• Care provider’s name, address, and identifying number if claiming deduction for Child and Dependent Care expenses;
  
• Amount(s) and date(s) of each payment of estimated taxes during the tax year;
  
• Voided check or savings account routing numbers for direct deposit of refund.

Dates for tax assistance at the library.