1/23/2021 11:08:00 AM Tax help offered to low to middle income families and seniors
Volunteer tax-aides with the AARP will be preparing income tax returns, rent refund returns and property tax refund returns for low- to middle-income people with special emphasis for those older than 60 years.
This is a free service for those who are eligible. Due to COVID-19, appointments are required - no walk-ins.
All individuals must have two appointments. The first appointment will include a review of the questionnaire that the taxpayer has completed prior to the first appointment as well as the review and scanning of all taxpayer tax documents. Taxpayers will return at the same time one week later for a second appointment to review their tax return.
Questionnaires will be available at the tax site only when the site is open. Taxpayers are asked to get a questionnaire at least one week prior to their first appointment. If that is not possible, taxpayers must come at least 15 minutes prior to their first appointment, get a questionnaire and return to their car to complete the form. Taxpayers are requested to not enter the building until their appointment time.
All taxpayers must be present and remain present for both appointments. Taxpayers are to bring all documents needed to complete the tax return. Taxpayers who itemize need to bring a summary sheet of those expenses. This sheet will be included with the questionnaire.
Everyone MUST BRING a picture ID, social security card, social security card for each dependent, last year's tax return, and routing number and account number for a checking or savings account if direct deposit is desired.
The AARP tax preparation sites are:
• Hackensack: The Hub. Wednesdays, February 3 - April 7; 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. by appointment only. For appointments call Sally - 314-420-2670
• Longville: Salem Lutheran Church. Thursdays, February 4 - April 8; 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. by appointment only. For appointments call Ron - 218-675-6532
All individuals must have two appointments. The first appointment will include a review of the questionnaire that the taxpayer has completed prior to the first appointment as well as the review and scanning of all taxpayer tax documents. Taxpayers will return at the same time one week later for a second appointment to review their tax return. Face masks are required for all appointments.
The Tax-Aide site at Hackensack is made possible by a generous donation from the Hackensack Lions Club. The Tax-Aide site in Longville is graciously provided free of charge by Salem Lutheran Church.
