Tax Day (Tuesday, April 17th, this year) is so soon, but never fear! We have several events leading up to the due date to help you get your taxes all squared away.
If you go to any of these events, please be sure to bring:
•Photo ID for you and your spouse
•Social Security or ITIN for all family members
•All W-2, 1099 & 1098 forms
•Child care provider name, address and tax number
•Checking & savings account numbers
•Last year’s tax return
•Any other relevant income & expense information
FREE Super Tax Day at Jones Creek! Representatives from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, for a day of free tax assistance. For more information, call the Reference Desk at (225) 756-1150. Walk-ins are welcome.
AARP Tax Aide at the Library
The AARP Tax Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service. Tax aides will be at the Library through mid-April to E-file tax returns and help with most of the tax issues that are faced by low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to adults ages 60 and older. Here’s the schedule:
Main Library at Goodwood – 8 AM – noon
•Tuesdays, April 3 & 10
•Wednesdays, April 4 & 11
Bluebonnet Regional Branch – 9 – 11:45 AM
•Mondays, April 2 & 9
•Wednesdays, April 4 & 11
Central Branch – 9:30 AM – noon
•Tuesdays, April 3 & 10
•Wednesday, April 4
FREE Tax Prep with VITA
Adults are welcome at the Library this month to have their taxes completed free of charge by certified professional tax preparers from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). The Capital Area United Way (CAUW) offers an appointment booking feature from their website that can help make your tax prep process go smoothly. Here’s the schedule:
Baker Branch
•5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 5 & 12
•9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 7 & 14
•2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Sundays, April 8 & 15
Carver Branch
•3:30 – 8 p.m. Tuesdays, April 3 & 10
•9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7
Fairwood Branch
•5 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 4 & 11
•9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 7 & 14
Jones Creek Regional Branch
•9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesdays, April 3 & 10
•9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 5 & 12
•9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 7 & 14
