AARP Tax Aide

Federal and State Income Tax Filing
February 2 - April 13, 2013

When:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-12 by appointment only.
To make an appointment, simply dial 211 (after January 15th) and then press 6. They ask that you have pen and paper ready and tell them that you want an AARP tax-help appointment at the Rochester Public Library.
Saturdays 9:30-12, appointments or walk-ins, first come first served. All returns will be e-filed. A paper copy of your return will be given to you.

What to Bring:

W-2 forms from each employer
All 1099 forms (1099INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-misc., etc.) showing interest and/or dividends as well as documentation showing the original purchase price of your sold assets
If you were paid Social Security benefits, bring your SSA-1099
If you received a pension or annuity, bring your 1099R
All forms indicating federal income tax paid
If applicable, unemployment compensation statements 1099G
Childcare provider information (name, employer ID, SSN)
If itemizing deductions bring all receipts or canceled checks for items such as medical expenses, taxes paid, mortgage interest paid, and charitable contributions
Social Security cards for all dependents
All cash donations claimed as a deduction must be documented by a cancelled check or receipt by the charity receiving the donation
Copy of previous year tax return (This is helpful but normally it is possible to do without this.)

Joint returns must have both signers present!

If you have any questions simply dial 211.

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers, at no cost, to information about critical health and human services available in their community.

Residents in New Hampshire can contact 2-1-1 NH toll-free by dialing 2-1-1 in state or 1-866-444-4211 from out of state.

Or, you can help yourself with these resources:

The Rochester Public Library is located at 65 S. Main St. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M., Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For additional information, call 603.332.1428. For directions to RPL, click here.