{"id":111033,"date":"2020-02-12T10:47:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T15:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=111033"},"modified":"2020-02-12T10:47:49","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T15:47:49","slug":"free-income-tax-preparation-appointments-available-february-through-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=111033","title":{"rendered":"Free income tax preparation appointments available February through April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Free-tax-prep.jpg?resize=320%2C202&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Free-tax-prep.jpg?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Free-tax-prep.jpg?resize=150%2C95&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Free-tax-prep.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid the high fees of a commercial tax preparer; beginning\nin February, appointments are available Tuesday and Thursday evenings in\nWampsville through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at the Madison County\nDepartment of Social Services and several other locations throughout Madison\nCounty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents who earned less than $56,000 in 2019 can work with\ntrained community volunteers to help file income taxes, as well as assist with\nspecial credits, such as earned income tax credit, child tax credit and credit\nfor the elderly for which you may qualify. Easy electronic filing puts your refund\nin your hands in two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before calling for an appointment, be sure you have all of\nyour tax documents and information available for review. Important documents\ninclude the following (a full list may be found at irs.gov\/vita):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Photo proof of identification<\/li><li>Social Security cards<\/li><li>Wage and earning statement(s) Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R, from all employers<\/li><li>Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)<\/li><li>Copies of prior year federal and state returns, if available<\/li><li>Form 1099-G, if applicable<\/li><li>Form 1095-A\/1095-B\/1095-C (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement), if applicable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both spouses must be present to sign joint returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Madison County, appointments will be available at Department\nof Social Services in Wampsville and at outreach sites. To arrange an\nappointment, call Community Action Partnership for Madison County at (315)\n697-3588, ext. 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a senior citizen 60 years old or older, you are\neligible for free tax return preparation regardless of income. For an\nappointment in Madison County, call Madison County Tax Counseling for the\nElderly Program at (315) 684-3001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For individuals and families with household incomes of $66,000 or less, MyFreeTaxes.com can provide free online federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avoid the high fees of a commercial tax preparer; beginning in February, appointments are available Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Wampsville through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at the Madison County Department of Social Services and several other locations throughout Madison County. 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