Free Tax Preparation
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the I.R.S., N.C. Dept. of Revenue, Buncombe County Library System and Council on Aging, Inc. will again offer free tax preparations for taxpayers with low- and moderate-income with special attention to those age 60 and older. This service will be available from February 1 through April 15, at sites listed below. Both Federal and N.C. State tax returns will be electronically filed for safe and accurate preparation and faster refunds.
Tax-Aide Sites
| LOCATIONS | DAYS/HOURS |
| Pack Library (Downtown Asheville, next to U.S. Cellular Center) Asheville, NC 28801 (Tel: 828-250-4700) ** Free Parking for the first hour at the Civic Center Garage | Mondays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| West Asheville Presbyterian Church 690 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806 (Tel: 828-280-3700) | Mondays 9:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Weaverville: Brookstone Church 90 Griffee Road Weaverville, NC 28787 (Tel: 828-658-9443) | Thursdays 9:30 am – 3:00 pm |
| Black Mountain Library ** 105 N Dougherty Street Black Mountain, NC 28711 (Tel: 828-250-4756) **Due to early voting, this site will be closed in early February. Call library for alternative site information. | Thursdays 9 am – 3:00 pm |
Taxpayers should bring the following documents:
- Photo I.D. for taxpayer and spouse
- Social Security cards or equivalent for all taxpayers and dependents
- Copy of last year’s tax return
- Proof of health insurance coverage: Forms 1095 A, B, or C; Market Place exemption letter
- Income documents – Forms W-2, SSA-1099, 1099-R, 1099-G, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, W-2G, other 1099 forms, Self-employment income – 1099-MISC, and any other income
- Brokerage statements (Form 1099-B), sale of stocks and bonds
- Detailed list and recipients for Medical Expenses, Charitable Contributions, Real Estate Taxes, and Mortgage Interest (Form 1098), if you are claiming itemized expenses
- Educational expenses (Form 1098-T) and student account statement from College or University
- Bank check for direct deposit of any refund to your checking or savings account
