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Tax Assistance at the Libraries

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, Council on Aging, and Buncombe County Public Libraries is offering free tax preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. 

For 2015, this service is available now through Wednesday, April 15 at various libraries in Buncombe County. Both Tax assistance is now available at several libraries.Federal and N.C. State returns will be electronically filed for safe and accurate preparation and faster refunds.

LOCATIONS AND HOURS:

Pack Memorial Library                                                                
67 Haywood Street, Downtown Asheville, 250-4700

  • Monday:  10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday:  10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday:  10:30am - 3pm **VITA Tax Assistance

    Free parking for the first hour at Civic Center Garage behind Pack Library

West Asheville Library
942 Haywood Road, 250-4750

  • Tuesday:  9 am - 4 pm

                                                                                                                                                                               
Weaverville Library*
41 North Main Street, 250-6482

  • Thursday:  10 am - 4 pm  

Black Mountain Library
105 N Dougherty Street, 250-4756

  • Tuesday:  10 am - 4 pm

Questions and requests for homebound individuals can be directed to the Buncombe County Council on Aging at 277-8288. 

*Saturday Tax assistance is provided by UNCA and will end on April 4 and there will be no Saturday tax assistance on March 7.

TAXPAYERS SHOULD BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

  • Photo I.D. for taxpayer and spouse
  • Social Security cards or equivalent for all taxpayers and dependents
  • Proof of health insurance coverage: Medicare A or C, Medicaid, CHIP, government, employer, individual, or Marketplace (Form 1095-A, Exemption Certificate)
  • Previous year’s (2013) income tax return
  • W-2 forms from each employer
  • 1099 forms for income from Social Security, Pension, Interest, Dividends, Brokers/Mutual Funds, Miscellaneous Income, Gambling Winnings (Form W-2G) and any other income
  • Detailed list and receipts for Medical Expenses, Charitable Contributions, Real Estate Taxes and Mortgage Interest (Form 1098), if you are claiming itemized expenses
  • Any other tax forms or information for both income and expenses
  • A voided check for direct deposit of any refund to your checking or savings account

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Updated Apr 07, 2015 12:11 PM
Published Jan 26, 2015 02:33 PM

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