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Volunteers to help seniors file taxes

Through this tax season, Naperville Park District volunteers will provide free tax filing assistance to seniors.

Volunteers trained through the AARP Tax-Aide program will be available to meet with individuals by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through April 11 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center.

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.

Tax assistance is one of many free and low-cost programs for seniors offered by the Naperville Park District. Details can be found in the district's Winter Program Guide, in the Senior Program Guide available online at napervilleparks.org or at one of the following Naperville Park District facilities:

Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave.;

95th Street Center, 2244 W. 95th St.; and

Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive.

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