The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation is offering free tax help at Kansas City Kansas Community College this year for those who qualify.
The service, which began Feb. 2 and continues through April 14, is for individuals with low to moderate income. Special attention is given to those who are at least 60-years-old.
The free service will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Upper Jewell on the KCKCC main campus, 7250 State Ave.
Helping taxpayers since 1968, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is the largest volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service in the United States. Priority will be given to taxpayers based on the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program.
Taxpayers need to bring:
· Social Security cards (or ITIN document, or Social Security document showing full name and ID number) for themselves, spouse and dependents
· Photo identification for themselves and their spouse if married filing jointly
· If filing jointly, both spouses should be present
· Last year’s income tax return
· Income documentation such as W-2s and 1099s
· Dependent care information
· All forms indicating federal incoming tax paid
· Health insurance coverage information for both spouses and dependents
· Form 1095-A if health insurance was purchased through the Marketplace
· Copy of all health care exemptions received from the IRS or Marketplace
· Unemployment compensation statements
· Details of real estate tax bills for claiming Kansas Homestead or Safe Senior Property Tax refunds
· Summary list of receipts and canceled checks for deductible items if itemizing
If you are receiving a refund, please bring a check for direct deposit.
For more information about other AARP tax help sites, call the AARP at 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.
– From Kelly Rogge, KCKCC