AARP to offer free tax preparation help

Jan. 17--The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will prepare tax returns for low and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to individuals age 60 and older, according to a foundation news release.

The program offers electronic filing at the following times and locations starting the first week of February:

? Hilton Head Island library, 11 Beach City Road: Walk-in only. Tuesdays, Feb. 7 through April 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Last person will be taken at 3 p.m.)

? Bluffton library, 120 Palmetto Way: Walk-in only. Wednesdays, Feb. 1 through April 12, noon to 7 p.m. (Last person will be taken at 5 p.m.)

? Sun City Hilton Head: Walk-in only. Mondays and Thursdays, Feb. 2 through April 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Last person will be taken at 12:30 p.m.)

Bring photo IDs and Social Security cards for all family members; last year's tax return; W-2 forms, 1099 forms and 1098 forms; any information concerning real estate and personal property taxes, deductions and medical expenses; information about health insurance coverage for your whole family including form 1095-A if appropriate; and information about charitable contributions and estimated tax payments.

If filing a joint return, both parties must be present to prepare and sign the return.

If you want direct deposit of a refund, bring a check (not a deposit slip) with the correct routing and account information.

For more information, contact [email protected].

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