The AARP Tax-Aide Program, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, the Buncombe County Council on Aging and Buncombe County Public Libraries will again offer free tax preparation in 2010. The assistance will be for low or middle income taxpayers and seniors, from February 1 through April 15 at four different locations across the county. Electronic filing (e-file) will be used for safe and accurate preparation and fast refunds. The locations and times for tax assistance are:

Senior Opportunity Center

36 Grove Street, Asheville
350-2062
Mondays
1 - 5 p.m.
Wednesdays
1 - 5 p.m.
Fridays
1 - 5 p.m.

West Asheville Library

942 Haywood Road, Asheville
250-4750
Tuesdays
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Weaverville Library

41 N. Main Street, Weaverville
250-6482
Thursdays
Noon - 5 p.m.

Black Mountain Library

105 N. Dougherty Street, Black Mountain
250-4756
Saturdays
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Taxpayers should bring the following documents:

•Social Security cards and Identifications for taxpayers and all dependents.
•Last year’s (2008) tax return.
•W-2 forms from each employer.
•1099 for Social Security, Pension, Interest, Dividends, and Broker/ Mutual Fund and Miscellaneous Income.
•Detailed list for Medical Expenses, Charitable Contributions, Real Estate Taxes, Mortgage Interest, if claiming itemized deductions.
•Real Estate Tax invoice and invoice for a new car purchased after February 16, 2009, for special credit this year, even if not claiming itemized deductions.
•A blank check for direct deposit of any refund to your checking or savings account.
Questions and requests for homebound individuals can be directed to the Council on Aging at 277-8288 or emailed to info@coabc.org.

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