AARP Tax-Aide, the IRS and the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission are coordinating their efforts to provide taxpayers free tax counseling, preparation of returns and electronic-filing. Taxpayers do not need to be retirees or members of AARP to use this service. However, tax counselors are trained to prepare returns only to a certain level. If a return is beyond the scope of their training, counselors will refer taxpayers to see qualified tax professionals. Special consideration is given to those senior citizens and disabled taxpayers who are homebound by scheduling home visits with certified tax counselors. Call Nora Sage at 328-3313 to arrange.
 

Taxpayers can receive free assistance at the following sites:

Lincoln Square, Urbana
Monday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Mahomet Library
By Appointment Only: 586-2611

Rantoul Library
By Appointment Only: 893-3955

Rantoul Recreation Center
By Appointment Only: 893-0461

Tuscola Library
By Appointment Only: 253-3812

Call 328-3313 x 150 to schedule visits for homebound seniors.

 

Items taxpayers need to bring with them to a Tax-Aide site:

• Photo identification
• Social Security cards for you, spouse and dependents
• Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents on tax return
• Current year's tax package if you received one
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099)
• A copy of last year's Federal and State tax returns, if available
• If planning on itemizing, all applicable checks/receipts
• Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit of refunds
• Other relevant information, and income and expenses, such as:
  Total paid for day care
  Day care providers identifying number

To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

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Links to Related Websites

• AARP Tax Aide: http://www.aarp.org/money/taxaide/

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