Free Income Tax Assistance and Tax Preparation Provided by AARP Tax Aide

The Buffalo Grove Park District is offering free income tax preparation through AARP Tax Aide. This service is being offered at the Alcott Center on Thursday afternoons beginning February 9 through April 13. Appointments are required, please call 847-850-2100 to schedule your appointment. If you have broker statements, please make your appointments for later March or early April.

All returns will be e-filed, and you will receive a paper copy of your return. If filing a joint return, both spouses must be present, or bring a signed financial power of attorney.

BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO YOUR TAX APPOINTMENT.

• Picture ID and Social Security card, Medicare card, or SSA-1099
• Copies of all your tax documents for year 2016.
• Copy of your 2015 federal and state income tax forms.
• Receipts and information for all planned itemized deductions (i.e. medical and dental expenses, taxes and interest you paid, gifts to charities and other miscellaneous deductions). Please total your receipts before coming.
• Real estate tax bills for property taxes paid in 2016.
• Closing statements for any real estate sold in 2016. Also, original cost of property and cost of any improvements.
• Social Security SSA-1099 for 2016
• Railroad retirement forms for 2016, RRB-1099 and RRB-1099R.
• Any Affordable Care Act Forms (i.e. 1095)
• Check from your bank for possible direct deposit or direct debit information.
• If using Power of Attorney, must bring copy of official form