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Free Tax Preparation Program

Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

AgeSouth offers free tax counseling for seniors and those with disabilities. This program is available once a year during tax season and uses volunteers who are trained and certified by the IRS. Site operating hours and services offered may be limited.

Will Prepare
  • Wages, salaries, tips, etc. (Form W-2)
  • Interest and dividends (Forms 1099-INT, 1099-DIV)
  • Retirement income (Forms 1099-R, Form SSA-1099, RRB-1099, RRB-1099-R, CSA-1099)
  • Capital gain/loss (Form 1099-B), limited Schedule D
  • State tax refunds and unemployment benefits (Form 1099-G)
  • Self-employed income (Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-K), limited Schedule C
  • Gambling winnings (Form W-2G)
  • Cancellation of debt (Form 1099-C), limited
  • Health savings accounts (Form 1099-SA), limited
  • Adjustments to income and itemized deductions, limited
  • Education credits (Form 1098-T)
  • Premium tax credit (Form 1095-A)
  • Child tax credit, earned income credit, and other miscellaneous credits
  • Application for individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) (Form W-7)
  • Sale of Home (Form 1099-S), limited
  • Prior Year and Amended Returns, limited
  • Foreign students and scholars, limited (select sites only)
What to Bring
  • For married filing jointly, both spouses must be present
  • Original photo identification such as driver’s license, school, employer, military, or state ID for you and your spouse (if married)
  • Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number documents for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • Birth dates for you, spouse, and dependents
  • A copy of last year’s tax return
  • All Forms W-2 and 1099
  • Form 1095-A, if applicable
  • Information for other income
  • Information for all deductions and credits
  • Total paid to daycare provider and their tax ID number
  • For direct deposit of refund, proof of account and bank’s routing number
  • For prior year returns, copies of income transcripts from IRS (and state, if applicable)
 
For more information about the Free Tax Preparation Program, contact our Aging and Disability Resource Center.