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Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available In East Windsor
Many sites throughout Mercer County will offer free income tax preparation assistance to help residents prepare and file their 2018 taxes.
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — Many sites throughout Mercer County will offer free income tax preparation assistance to help residents prepare and file their 2018 taxes, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said.
The deadline for filing 2018 tax returns for both state and federal taxes is April 15, 2019. Below is a list of sites in East Windsor where free income tax preparation assistance is being provided to qualified individuals. Service is offered Feb. 1 through mid-April unless otherwise noted. Call the site for required paperwork.
AARP Tax-Aide program sites in Mercer County
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The AARP Foundation provides Tax-Aides to assist people with low to moderate incomes with 2018 tax preparation at Mercer County Connection, libraries and other sites. For more information, including a list of documents to bring to the Tax-Aide site, visit www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/.
Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor
Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointment necessary; call (609) 448-0597.
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IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sites in Mercer County
The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $54,000 or less, people with disabilities, and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. For more information, visit www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers.
Hightstown Memorial Branch, Mercer County Library System, 114 Franklin St.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Appointment necessary; call (609) 448-1474.
Twin Rivers Branch, Mercer County Library System, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor
Saturday, Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Appointment necessary; call (609) 443-1880.
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