MONROE - Volunteer tax-aide counselors, trained and certified by the I.R.S., will provide one-on-one assistance for older, low-to-moderate income people for 2012 tax returns.
The volunteers will help on various tax forms including 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ with schedules A, B, C up to $5,000 expenses and D, as well as Wisconsin tax forms 1, 1A, WI-Z and the Homestead Tax Credit Claim.
Counselors can determine if there is a filing requirement or if people are eligible for any credits that may be applicable.
People who use the service should bring copies for their 2011 tax returns, 2012 W-2s, 1099 forms and Social Security earnings (SSA-1099) and other relevant materials for 2012. A copy of the 2012 property tax statement and/or a rent certificate for 2012 signed by a landlord is also needed.
The service is free and will begin in February at various locations throughout Green County.
Tax-aid sites and times are:
• Monroe Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 6 through April 10.
• Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St.: From 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, beginning Feb. 4 through April 15.
• Albany Village Hall, 206 N. Water St.: From 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 8; Friday, Feb. 22; Friday, March 22; and Friday, April 5
• Sugar River Bank, 1101 Highway 69, New Glarus: From 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 1
For more information, contact Jim Munro, Green County tax-aide coordinator, at (608) 325-7233.
The volunteers will help on various tax forms including 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ with schedules A, B, C up to $5,000 expenses and D, as well as Wisconsin tax forms 1, 1A, WI-Z and the Homestead Tax Credit Claim.
Counselors can determine if there is a filing requirement or if people are eligible for any credits that may be applicable.
People who use the service should bring copies for their 2011 tax returns, 2012 W-2s, 1099 forms and Social Security earnings (SSA-1099) and other relevant materials for 2012. A copy of the 2012 property tax statement and/or a rent certificate for 2012 signed by a landlord is also needed.
The service is free and will begin in February at various locations throughout Green County.
Tax-aid sites and times are:
• Monroe Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 6 through April 10.
• Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St.: From 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, beginning Feb. 4 through April 15.
• Albany Village Hall, 206 N. Water St.: From 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 8; Friday, Feb. 22; Friday, March 22; and Friday, April 5
• Sugar River Bank, 1101 Highway 69, New Glarus: From 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 1
For more information, contact Jim Munro, Green County tax-aide coordinator, at (608) 325-7233.
