Henry Raymond

General => Announcements => Topic started by: Henry on January 24, 2009, 08:24:30 AM

Title: AARP Free Tax Help.
Post by: Henry on January 24, 2009, 08:24:30 AM

    Low to middle income senior citizens with simple federal and state tax returns can obtain help from AARP volunteers in Chittenden and Franklin counties by calling 1-888-227-7669 for a site near you.

   Gather last year¢s Federal and Vermont tax returns, your social security card, W-2¢s, forms that show the amount of your social security (SSA-1099), SSI, pension (1099-R), dividend/interest (1099-Int, 1099-Div), capital gains and other income (1099-misc). Bring your Vermont property tax bill, landlord renter¢s certificate (LC-142), non-profit mobile park letter and any tax forms/ information that has been mailed to you. Bring the letter (notice 1378) that reports how much you received from the economic stimulus payment last year.

   You may qualify for the Vermont Property Tax Adjustment (part of your property tax) if your household income is below $97,000 or a Vermont Renter¢s Rebate if your household income is below $47,000. You may be eligible for the Vermont Lifeline phone credit of $156/year if you are over 65 and have an income below $24,500 or are younger than 65 with an income below $21.000.

    Help is given to file simple Federal 1040 and Vermont In-111 income forms and to apply for renter¢s rebates (PR141), the combined Homestead Declaration AND Property Tax Adjustment Claim (HS-122) and lifeline telephone credit.

    Assistance will be provided at the Georgia Library (call 524-4643 for an appointment), on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 -12 from 2/2/09- 4/8/09, and at the Swanton Library (call 868-7656 for an apt.) mornings 10-2 on 3/04 and 3/18.