Free tax preparation

WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. >> Beginning in February, appointments are available Tuesday and Thursday evening in Wampsville through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at the Madison County Department of Social Services and several other locations throughout Madison County.

Residents who earned less than $54,000 in 2018 can work with trained community volunteers to help file income taxes aswell as assist with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly.

Before calling for an appointment, be sure you have all tax documents and information available for review. Important documents include:

• Photo proof of identification

• Social Security cards

• Wage and earning statement(s) Forms W-2, W-2G, and1099-R, fromall employers

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

• Copies of prior year fed- eral and state returns, if available

• Form1099-G, if applicable

• Form 1095-A/1095-B/1095-C (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement ), if applicable

A full list may be found at www.irs.gov/vita.

Both spouses must be present to sign joint returns.

In Madison County, appointments will be available at Department of Social Services in Wampsville and at outreach sites. To arrange an appointment, call Community Action Partnership for Madison County at 315-6973588, ext. 17.

If you are a senior citizen60-plus, youare eligible for free tax return preparation regardless of income. For an appointment in Madison County, call Madison County TaxCounseling for the Elderly Programat 315-684-3001.

For individuals and families with household incomes of $62,000 or less, MyFree Taxes. com can provide free online federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance.