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CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The AARP Tax-Aide program is again offering free income tax help to people of all ages in the Sugarloaf area, this year from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Feb. 10 at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library. Call 246-2157 after Feb. 4 to schedule your appointment.
Certified volunteers will prepare income tax returns for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes. You do not need to be over 60 or a member of AARP to qualify for this free service.
All AARP volunteer tax preparers are trained and certified annually by the IRS and will prepare and e-file both your state of Maine and federal tax returns free. Most returns are filed electronically, which helps you get your refund quickly.
The program does not have income limits; instead, the complexity of the return dictates whether it can be prepared.
When you come for your appointment, bring the following items:
* Social Security cards and dates of birth for everyone on the tax return
* Photo ID
* W-2s, 1098s or other wage statements
* 1099s for interest and dividend income
* Routing information if you want direct deposit (copy of blank check)
* Copy of last year’s tax return
* If you qualify for child/dependent care credit, bring the child care provider’s address and tax ID number
* If you paid for college expenses or interest on college loans, bring that information
* If you itemize deductions: health insurance, medical expenses, property and excise taxes, mortgage interest and charitable contributions
* Health insurance information for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents. If you purchased through the Marketplace, bring Form 1095-A. If not full coverage, information on monthly coverage and/or exemptions from IRS or from Marketplace/Exchange. (Note: report any premium tax credit received this year)
