Free Tax Return Assistance Available in March and April at the Long Branch Public Library

Certified Tax Volunteers Will Help With Your Tax Returns

It's that time of year, and once again the Long Branch Free Public Library is offering free assistance preparing your tax return.  We have certified tax volunteers who will provide free assistance with filing both paper and electronic tax returns.  You do not need to be a Long Branch resident to use this service.

Please call the library for the schedule.  Volunteers are available almost every day, but the hours are variable.  You may call 732-222-3900, ext. 229 or check our website to see the posted hours at www.longbranchlib.org.

What you should bring with you to prepare your return:   A copy of last year's return, Social Security numbers for all tax payers and dependents, final brokerage statements if applicable, all W-2 and 1099 forms showing income, the total amount of property tax paid last year and the amount of mortgage interest paid; any tax booklets mailed to your home and any unemployment vouchers.  You may also need this additional information: total medical expenses last year, total spent on college tuition, total spent on childcare  (including the name and Tax ID number of the provider), total alimony and any charitable donations.

You will be able to make photocopies, which cost ten cents per page.