Tax help available at Community Center
Staff Report ~ 2/17/2010

The Anthem Community Center is hosting an AARP Tax-Aide site from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Tuesday through April 13.
Last season, AARP Tax-Aide, through direct, one-on-one assistance, helped nearly 3 million taxpayers in the preparation and filing of their federal and state income tax returns.
The volunteer-run free tax preparation program provides services to low- and moderate-income people, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. Funding sources for the program include the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the AARP Foundation and private donations.
Appointments may be made on-line at http://bit.ly/anthemtax, though counseling/tax preparation will also be available on a walk-in basis.
Taxpayers are asked to come prepared with the following:
1. Copy of prior year tax return. If necessary, contact the IRS for a copy.
2. W-2 forms from each employer.
3. All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, etc.) showing interest and dividends including broker statements, as well as documentation showing the original costs of your sold assets.
4. If you received social security benefits, bring your form SSA-1099.
5. Bring your 1099Rs for any pension and/or annuity benefits received.
6. All forms indicating federal income tax paid.
7. If applicable, bring unemployment compensation statements.
8. Child care provider information (name, address, EIN (employer ID No. or SSN.)
9. If itemizing deductions, bring all receipts or cancelled checks for items such as medical expenses, taxes paid, mortgage interest and charitable contributions.
10. Social security numbers for all your dependents.