AARP Tax-Aide to offer Free Tax Help

From Special Reports

The Coweta County Public Library System and Volunteers from the AARP Foundation have partnered once again to prepare federal and state tax returns for Free.

Tax preparation and free electronic filing is scheduled for every Thursday, February 2 through April 13 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the A. Mitchell Powell, Jr. Public Library, located at 25 Hospital Road in Newnan (770-253-3625).

The Free help is also offered every Wednesday, February 1 through April 12 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Central Library, 85 Literary Lane in Sharpsburg (770-683-2052).

A special Free filing day will be held one day only Tuesday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heard County Public Library, 564 Main Street in Franklin  (706-675-6501).

Those wishing to take advantage of the free filing are strongly encouraged to stop by the library and pick up an interview sheet to be completed before you come to have your taxes prepared. When you come to have your taxes prepared  you should bring a copy of last year’s (2021) income tax return,W-2 forms from all employers, unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms showing interest and/or dividends and documents showing original purchase price of any  sold assets/stocks, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid; dependent care provider information (name, employer ID, Social Security number); all receipts and canceled checks if itemizing deductions; Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents.

Appointments will not be used this year.

It is not necessary to be an AARP member and all ages are welcome.