Last minute income tax assistance this week at local libraries

Free tax help is available this week from AARP volunteers at the Shoreline Library (Thursday and Saturday) and the Richmond Beach Library (Friday).

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA, 98177. 206-546-3522

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline, WA, 98155. 206-362-7550

AARP Tax Help
Date: Thursday April 11
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Library: Shoreline Library
Location: Large Meeting Room
Description: Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. No age or income limits. Electronic filing will be available.

No appointment necessary. People will be helped on a first come, first served basis.

Documents you need to bring:

• Government issued identification–picture ID
• Last year's tax return
• Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents
• Checkbook or pre-printed direct deposit information showing routing number and direct deposit account number if you want to do a direct deposit of any refund(s)
• All income documents for 2018 (W-2 forms, interest and dividend statements, etc.)
• Date of birth for each person listed on the return
• Health insurance coverage information, including any forms received from your health insurance company or employer 

You must bring documented proof of the Social Security number for everyone on the return (taxpayer, spouse, dependents). Acceptable documents are any original document issued by the US Government that includes the person's Social Security number. A legible picture ID for the taxpayer(s) present at the time of the appointment is also required.

AARP Tax Help
Date: Friday April 12
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Richmond Beach Library
Location: Meeting Room
Description: Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP Foundation volunteers. No age or income limits.

Please bring picture I.D., documented proof of Social Security Number, last year's return as well as any current tax documents.

Registration required. Schedule an appointment by calling the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 206-365-1536. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits.

AARP Tax Help
Date: Saturday April 13
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Shoreline Library

Location: Large Meeting Room
Description: Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. No age or income limits. Electronic filing will be available.

No appointment necessary. People will be helped on a first come, first served basis.

Documents you need to bring:

• Government issued identification–picture ID
• Last year's tax return
• Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents
• Checkbook or pre-printed direct deposit information showing routing number and direct deposit account number if you want to do a direct deposit of any refund(s)
• All income documents for 2018 (W-2 forms, interest and dividend statements, etc.)
• Date of birth for each person listed on the return
• Health insurance coverage information, including any forms received from your health insurance company or employer 

You must bring documented proof of the Social Security number for everyone on the return (taxpayer, spouse, dependents). Acceptable documents are any original document issued by the US Government that includes the person's Social Security number. A legible picture ID for the taxpayer(s) present at the time of the appointment is also required.