Free income tax filing help available for seniors at Naperville Park District

Naperville Park District will provide free tax filing assistance to seniors by appointment only through April 12. Volunteers trained through the AARP Tax-Aide program will be available to meet with individuals from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville.

Those interested in scheduling a 45-minute appointment for tax assistance may call the Naperville Park District at (630) 848-3613. Membership in AARP is not required.

Like thousands of other volunteers across the country, the local AARP Tax-Aide volunteers complete training courses in aspects of tax law with materials supplied by the Internal Revenue Service. The volunteers provide free electronic filing services using IRS software that also is used by many paid professionals.

Individuals who register for tax assistance are asked to bring all necessary paperwork to their appointment, including the following:

• Last year's tax return and tax records;

• A photo ID for each adult who will be listed on the tax return;

• Proof of Social Security number (i.e., Social Security card, Social Security 1099 form or Medicare card) for each individual and dependent listed on the tax return;

• Checking account routing number for direct deposit information;

• Income documents, including W-2, 1099, etc.;

• Information about tax-deductible items, including dependents, interest, real estate tax bill, state tax bill, charitable donation receipts, etc.; and

• Those who acquired health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act must present Form 1095 showing proof of coverage.