Library offers free tax preparation for 2022 filing season

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is again providing locations for free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and those (at any age) with low to moderate incomes.

All sites are staffed by volunteers who have been trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service.

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs through AARP TaxAide offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.

For VITA appointments, call 330-5401947, 330-314-4379 or email vita@ccregional.org. VITA phone lines are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are required. No walk-ins.

VITA locations

• Boardman at Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays: Feb. 9-April 14.

• Campbell Elementary/Middle School, 2002 Community Circle, Campbell 44405. 5-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays: Feb. 8-April 14.

• Oak Hill Collaborative, 507 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown 44502. 4-6 p.m., Feb. 9, 23, March 9 and 23.

• OCCHA, 2660 Shirley Road, Youngstown 44502. Noon-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19 and March 19; 1-5 p.m., Saturday, April 2.

• Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring 44672. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturdays: Feb 12-April 9.

• Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. Noon-3 p.m., Mondays: Feb. 14-April 4. Noon-3 p.m., Wednesdays: Feb. 16-April 6.

• Youngstown Community School (for school families only), 50 Essex St., Youngstown 44502. 4-6 p.m., Feb. 14, 28, March 14, 28.

• Youngstown State University, Williamson College of Business Administration, 211 N. Hazel St., Youngstown 44555. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays: Feb. 5-April 9. (Closed March 12.)

• Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 5-8 p.m., Thursdays: Feb. 12-April 14.

• Catholic Charities, 319 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44502. 9 a.m.-noon, Fridays: Feb. 18-April 1. Closed on holidays.

What to bring to your appointment

• Covid-19 precautions are in place at all sites; social distancing and masks are required.

• Valid driver’s license or proof of identification.

• Social Security cards and birth dates for you, spouse and/or dependents.

• A copy of last year’s tax return. n Wage and earning statements (W2, 1099 Misc, 1099 R).

• Interest and dividend statements.

• Total amount you paid for day care and the day care provider’s tax ID number.

• Marketplace Health Insurance Form 1095-A, if applicable.

• Your spouse, if married and filing jointly, to sign the required forms.

• Bank routing/account numbers for direct deposit. n Individual taxpayer ID Number (ITIN) letter.

• Any IRS correspondence received in last two years.

AARP Tax-Aide site: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax preparation help to anyone, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Call 330-406-9986 to request an appointment. You will need to leave a message and your call will be returned.