Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be at Mead Library from Jan. 29 to April 3 to provide free tax preparation for seniors and low-to-moderate income taxpayers.
Who is Eligible?
Before you register, please make sure you meet the following requirements to ensure Tax-Aide volunteers will be able to prepare your return:
- You must be a legal U.S. resident with a Social Security or ITIN number
- You must have been a Wisconsin resident for all of 2024
- You cannot have divorced in 2024, or plan on having a filing status of “Married Filing Separately”
- You cannot have had rental or farm income in 2024
- There are other tax situations that fall outside the scope of the preparer's training that might impact whether or not your taxes can be prepared. If you have an uncommon situation, please inquire before making your appointment.
If you fit all of the above criteria, use the link below to pick an appointment date and time, and add your name and phone number to our scheduling system. Please note:
- If you are filing a joint return your spouse is required to be present while your taxes are prepared (medical/work exceptions allowed)
Preparing for Your Appointment
- Pick up the Intake/Interview forms at the first floor service desk to fill out ahead of your appointment time, or download the forms (see below) to print and fill out, or arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment to fill them out.
- Bring photo IDs and social security cards for yourself and everyone (spouse, children, dependents) to be included on the tax return
- Bring a copy of last year’s tax return
- Bring all forms and information required to complete your 2024 taxes
- Bring your bank account information (routing & account numbers) if you want your refund(s) direct deposited or tax(s) owed direct debited
- Bring your Real Estate Property Tax Bill for 2024 and record of property taxes actually paid in calendar year 2024 if you are a homeowner or amount of rent paid for primary residence in 2024 (If applying for Homestead Credit, a rent certificate signed by your landlord is needed)