Free Tax Preparation Available At OCPL

The Free Community Tax Service continues this year at the Owen County Public Library (OCPL) from February 6th through April 8th. If you would like to have Internal Revenue Service certified volunteers prepare your Federal and State tax returns at no cost, you may call the Library beginning January 29th at 812-829-3392, extension 1 to schedule an appointment. This year we will have over 200 appointments. To qualify for this service you must have $56,000 or less in adjusted gross income and have a simple tax situation. We will not be able to prepare returns with sales of property, self-employment income or rental income.

Volunteers are available on Thursday and Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

What to Bring With You:

•Proof of identification (photo ID)

•Social Security cards for you, your spouse, or dependents, or a Social Security number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration.

•Dates of birth for you, your spouse, and dependents on the tax return.

•Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R) from all employers.

•Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) and receipts for donations to charitable organizations.

•A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns, if available.

•Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check.

•To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

•Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number.

•Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements.

•Real estate taxes paid in 2020.

•Landlord’s name and address and amount paid in rent in 2020.