New parking lot open
The new parking lot on Miller Street next to the library is now open for library visitors. This second lot adds another 24 spaces for our visitors. Remember the library also has a parking lot on the corner of Catlin and Miller Streets with easy access to our main door or side door entrances.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE 2012 SCHEDULE
The tax sessions will be held in the Cook Room. We operate primarily by appointment. Appointments may be made by telephone by calling (203) 630-6331 during scheduled times. Appointments cannot be made by calling any other Library number.
MONDAYS from 5:30 TO 8:00 PM :
February 27. (The Library is closed on February 20 to observe President’s Day.)
- Call (203) 630-6331 for an appointment between 5:30 and 7:30 pm.
WEDNESDAYS from 5:30 TO 8:00 PM:
February 22, February 29,
March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28
April 4, April 11
- Call (203) 630-6331 for an appointment between 5:30 and 7:30 pm.
SATURDAYS from 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM:
February 18, February 25
March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31
April 7, April 14
- Call (203) 630-6331 for an appointment between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
HOW WE OPERATE
We operate primarily by appointment. Appointments may be made by telephone by calling (203) 630-6331 during scheduled times. See other side for schedule. Appointments cannot be made by calling any other Library number. We limit the number signing up, hoping to avoid useless waiting. If you wait but are not served, or if we begin your return but cannot finish, we will give you a “return slip.” Service priority goes first to appointments, then to “return slip” holders, then to walk-ins.
WHAT TO BRING. (This list is not complete. It covers the most common needs.)
- Must bring a photo I.D. showing your current address.
- Last year’s return. It is often helpful.
- Social Security card(s) of taxpayer(s) and any children/dependents who appear on your return. We will not do your return without them!
- Records of all income.
- Records to support any credits you may receive – child care expenses, education expenses, retirement saving credit, student loan interest, teacher’s expenses, etc.
If you itemize deductions, bring:
- Records of medical expenses (if over 7.5% of income)
- State and local taxes paid
- Mortgage interest
- Donations to charity
- Job expenses (if over 2% of income)
- Record of state refund if you itemized deductions last year
PEOPLE WHO LIVE TOGETHER SHOULD HAVE THEIR TAXES DONE TOGETHER to get the best legal result. Both taxpayers must be present.
WE CAN’T DO ALL RETURNS. Some (but not all) limits:
- We CANNOT do returns with rental income, clergy or Puerto Rico income.
- We MAY NOT be able to do returns with self-employment income or military pay.
CHILDREN AND TAXES
To claim your child as a DEPENDENT, it is usually necessary that the child live with you for more than half the year.
For your child to qualify you as HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD, you must pay over half of the cost of maintaining a home for the child – rent or mortgage, utilities, heating, maintenance, food, etc. To be “qualified” for EARNED INCOME CREDIT, a child must live with you for over half the year.
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