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AARP Tax Filing Assistance will be offered starting 12:15 PM, Wednesday, February 1st at the Orange Public Library. IRS-certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 PM every Wednesday and Friday through April 12th and Tuesday, April 18th. April 18th is the last day to file 2016 taxes.

Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following:

Proof of identification (photo ID)

Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents

Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents

Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G).

Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

Records of any Capital Gains and Losses

Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements

A copy of last year’s federal and state returns is very helpful in the preparation of the 2016 return.