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Free Tax Assistance for the Elderly Thru April 15


Do you have questions about your taxes? Would you like assistance in completing your income tax forms?

The AARP Tax-Aide program, in cooperation with the IRS, the NC Department of Revenue and the Council on Aging of Buncombe County will offer free tax preparation for older adults, as well as low and middle income taxpayers, from February 1, 2008 through April 15, 2008. Here are the locations and times the assistance will be provided:

Tax Assistance Sites

  • Senior Opportunity Center
    36 Grove Street, Asheville
    350-2062

    Monday - 10am-3pm
    Wednesday - 12:30-4:30pm
    Friday - 10am-3pm

  • West Asheville Library
    942 Haywood Road, Asheville
    250-4750

    Tuesday - 9am-3pm

  • Weaverville Library
    41 N. Main Street, Weaverville
    250-6482

    Thursday - 12noon-5pm

  • Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
    117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain
    669-2725

    Saturday - 10am-4pm

Taxpayers should bring the following documents:
  • Social Security cards for taxpayer and all dependents
  • Last year’s (2006) tax return
  • W-2 forms from each employer
  • 1099 for Social Security, Pension, Interest, Dividends, and Broker/ Mutual Fund Income
  • Detailed list of expenses for medical, charities, taxes, interest, if claiming itemized deductions
  • Copy of current check for direct deposit of any refund
Questions and requests for homebound individuals can be directed to the Council on Aging at 277-8288.

(Images provided by Buncombe County.)



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