Free Tax Prep Help At Norwalk Library Jan. 30-April 11

From the Norwalk Public Library: The Norwalk Public Library System is pleased to announce the no-cost, full service VITA/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, will be available at the Main library, South Norwalk branch and other locations from Jan. 30 through April 11. This program provides free state and federal income tax preparation and e-filing, with special attention to seniors and low to moderate income households. Our aim is to make tax filing more convenient and available to Norwalk residents.

Once again, the Norwalk Public Library will partner with the IRS through the VITA program and its IRS-certified volunteers. Along with its companion AARP program, more than 65,000 volunteers will provide service at over 9,000 sites across the country. Previously in Connecticut, more than 52,000 federal returns were prepared and e-filed, in addition to an equal number of state returns and many amended filings.

Dates and times for tax preparation and electronic filing of state and federal taxes at Norwalk PL from January 30 – April 11 are as follows:
● Norwalk Public Library (Main) – 1 Belden Avenue - Every Thursday - 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (extended hours)
● South Norwalk Branch – 10 Washington Street - Every Friday - noon - 4 p.m. - Every Saturday - 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

VITA/IRS Tax Assistance Help
Appointments are NOT needed. If you are married, both spouses should be present. The following forms and personal/financial documents are required to process your tax information, so please bring them with you:
Identity Documentation
● Government Issued Photo ID
● Social Security or ITIN numbers for all taxpayers and dependents
● Bank Account/Routing Numbers (blank check preferable), if expecting refund

All 2019 Income Report Forms Received
● SSA 1099, if you were paid Social Security benefits
● W-2(s) from your employer(s)
● W-2G from gambling winnings
● 1099G from unemployment compensation payments
● 1099s bank interest, stock dividends, retirement distributions, brokers

Other Important Documents
● Receipts for deductible expenses, including real estate and vehicle taxes paid
● Verification of original purchase price of sold assets (home, stocks, etc.)
● Receipts/canceled checks, if itemizing deductions (e.g. charity contributions)
● Form 1095 – if health insurance was from Access Health Connecticut Marketplace
● Copy of last year’s (FY 2018) Federal and State tax return(s), if possible.

For further information or for a list of other Norwalk locations for free tax preparation and
filing, please call Norwalk PL’s Information Desk at (203) 899-2780 ext. 15109, or visit our
website, www.norwalkpl.org.

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