The Arroyo Seco Library will offer free income tax preparation and filing again this year. This year the program will be offered every Saturday from January 26 to April 13 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm on a first come first served basis. If I judge by how this program worked last year I would strongly recommend coming in earlier rather than later to take advantage of it. Those who came in February breezed in and out while those who came in late March or April found themselves waiting in line for their turn.
Services Provided:
IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals and households who generally make $54,000 a year or less.
Tax forms prepared:
- Form 1040 U.S. Individual Tax Return
- CA Form 540 California Resident Income Tax Return
What to bring:
- Valid CA Driver’s License, ID, or Passport
- Social Security Cards or ITINs—for the taxpayer, spouse, and dependents
- Birth Dates—for the taxpayer, spouse, and dependents (month, date, year)
- Tax Documents—Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, and all other tax documents
- Blank “voided” check—for direct deposit of refund
- If possible, complete copy of last year’s Income Tax Returns
If this applies to you, also bring:
- All Forms 1095, Health Form Statements
- California Renters’ Credit—Landlord’s name, address, and phone number
- Day Care Providers Information—Total amount paid for day care per child, day care provider’s name, address, phone number, and tax ID number
- Total Education Expenses—books, laptops, etc.
**Both spouses must be present for joint returns.**
Let’s all thank the AARP Tax Foundation, CSULA, CSULB, CSUN, El Centro De Ayuda and UCLA for partnering with the Los Angeles Public Library to make this program possible.
