MONROE - Volunteer Tax-Aide counselors trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service will provide one-on-one assistance helping older, low- to moderate-income individuals complete their 2009 tax returns.
This includes tax forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedules A, B, C-EZ, D, L and M and the Wisconsin Tax forms 1, 1A, WI-Z and the Homestead Tax Credit Claim. Counselors can also determine whether or not individuals have a filing requirement or are eligible for any credit that may be applicable.
People using this service should bring copies of their 2008 tax return as well a their W-2s, 1099 forms, Social Security earnings form and other relevant materials for 2009. A copy of your 2008 and 2009 property tax statement and/or rent certificate for 2009 are also needed.
In Green County, trained AARP volunteers are available to help with tax form completion. Volunteers prepare Homestead Credit forms, as well as income tax forms. All forms are filed electronically. This service is free of charge and begins in February. AARP has tried to make outreach accessible to everyone. Home visits are available if it is impossible to get to a tax preparation center.
Tax-Aide sites and times are:
n Behring Senior Center of Monroe, 1113 10th St., Monroe - From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday, beginning Feb. 3 through April 14;
n Brodhead Public Library - From 9 a.m. to noon each Monday, beginning Feb. 1 through April 12;
• Albany Village Hall, 206 N. Water St., Albany - From 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays, Feb. 5 and Feb. 26, March 19 and April 2;
n Sugar River Bank, 1101 Wis. 69 South, New Glarus - From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 19 and March 26.
For more information regarding the tax assistance program in Green County, contact Jim Munro, Green County Tax-Aide coordinator at 325-7233.
This includes tax forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedules A, B, C-EZ, D, L and M and the Wisconsin Tax forms 1, 1A, WI-Z and the Homestead Tax Credit Claim. Counselors can also determine whether or not individuals have a filing requirement or are eligible for any credit that may be applicable.
People using this service should bring copies of their 2008 tax return as well a their W-2s, 1099 forms, Social Security earnings form and other relevant materials for 2009. A copy of your 2008 and 2009 property tax statement and/or rent certificate for 2009 are also needed.
In Green County, trained AARP volunteers are available to help with tax form completion. Volunteers prepare Homestead Credit forms, as well as income tax forms. All forms are filed electronically. This service is free of charge and begins in February. AARP has tried to make outreach accessible to everyone. Home visits are available if it is impossible to get to a tax preparation center.
Tax-Aide sites and times are:
n Behring Senior Center of Monroe, 1113 10th St., Monroe - From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday, beginning Feb. 3 through April 14;
n Brodhead Public Library - From 9 a.m. to noon each Monday, beginning Feb. 1 through April 12;
• Albany Village Hall, 206 N. Water St., Albany - From 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays, Feb. 5 and Feb. 26, March 19 and April 2;
n Sugar River Bank, 1101 Wis. 69 South, New Glarus - From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 19 and March 26.
For more information regarding the tax assistance program in Green County, contact Jim Munro, Green County Tax-Aide coordinator at 325-7233.
