Tax Help @ the Library

AARP volunteers offer assistance with filling out your tax forms is available at several library locations.

Please remember to bring all relevant information (W-2 slips, Social Security number, etc.) with you, and see below for requirements for tax help.

A limited number of people may be served per location per day. There is no guarantee that the volunteers will be able to serve everyone in the time allotted.

Library personnel can help you locate tax forms in paper and online, but cannot help you choose forms, fill out forms or offer tax advice.

Tax Assistance Sites, Dates and Times

Central Library (4th Floor Meeting Room)
651-266-7000, ext. 5

Dates: February 2 - April 13, 2010

Tuesdays and Fridays: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hayden Heights
651-793-3934

Dates: February 2 - April 13, 2010

Tuesdays: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Highland Park (Hillcrest Recreation Center)
651-695-3700

Dates: February 3 - April 15, 2010

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Rondo Community Outreach Library
651-266-7400

Dates: February 6 - April 10, 2010

Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sun Ray
By appointment only: 651-501-6300

Dates: February 8 - April 12

Mondays: 10:00 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

West Seventh (West Seventh Community Center)
651- 298- 5493

Dates: February 1 - April 14

Mondays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. By appointment only: 651- 298- 5493
Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Additional AARP Tax Assistance Locations and Times

Tax-Aide Site Locator
Find AARP tax assistance locations and times.

Requirements

In order to receive this FREE service, you are required to provide the following:

Picture ID - state drivers license or state ID or current passport.
Social Security card for self and all dependents to be claimed; if you haven't been issued a Social Security card, show ITIN number (card)
Date of birth for self and all dependents to be claimed
You will be required to sign a form listing your address, phone, date of birth, and social security number

For tax preparation assistance, please bring:

List of all assistance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments
W-2 forms
Last year's tax return, if possible
For preparation of Minnesota renter rebate, Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) form is required.

If itemizing your taxes bring:

1099-D (dividends)
1099 INT (interest income)
Form 1098 (mortgage interest statement)
All documentation on home improvement loans
All documentation on school loans
Receipts for medical costs, school costs and supplies, and charity donations

Please Note:

Non-English speakers must bring their own interpreters.
Preparers will do ONE year's return per visit.

AccountAbility Minnesota Taxpayer Assistance Program
Providing free tax preparation assistance to individuals with an annual income of $26,000 or less, families with an annual income of $36,000 or less and small businesses with annual income of $46,000 or less.