Tax Assistance
Free tax preparation and free e-file are available at Kids Can Community Center. There are two options. First, the VITA group is by appointment only on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM starting February 4th. Appointments can be made by calling (402) 731-6988. Second, the AARP will be providing free tax assistance by walk-in on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting January 28th.
What to bring:
-Social security cards or ITINs for self, spouse, and dependents.
-Photo Identification
-Copy of 2008 tax returns (especially IA state return)
-All W-2 and 1099 forms (Interest, Dividend, Miscellaneous, retirement, SSA, State (G))
-Child care provider info (Name, address, EIN/SSN) and amounts paid
-For direct deposit, bank account and routing number.
-Property tax receipts and mortgage interest statements, Closing Statement on new homes
-For Itemized Deductions: medical expenses, charitable contributions, 2008 State refund
-Education expense receipts
-Gambling Winnings
-Energy Credit Certificates of Authenticity, Sales Tax Receipts on New Cars,
-Both spouses must be present to sign return or in case of divorce/separation, may need spouse’s name and SSN (Alimony/Filing Separate)
Bad Weather Closing
W
e follow the OPS schedule for emergency closings due to snow. For example, if OPS announces that schools will be closed because of snow, our programs will be closed as well.