The Pennsauken Free Public Library is hosting AARP tax help sessions through April 15. Residents wishing to take advantage of this free service should be aware that there are several changes this year.
AARP tax aide counselors will be at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., on Wednesdays and Thursdays, continuing through April 11. Tax preparation sessions occur in the Library’s Community Room. Please note that the times for tax preparation have changed for 2019. Tax preparation hours at the Library will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
In addition, the Library will only be accepting a limited number of walk-ins for tax preparation on a first come, first served basis. The Library’s front desk will have numbered cards to give out, up to the maximum number of tax payers allowed for that day. To avoid missing the cut on a specific day or having a longer wait, individuals are strongly encouraged to schedule a time in advance, either online or over the phone.
This year, residents can register via the web using the AARP online tax preparation appointment system. To make an appointment online, visit http://bit.ly/AARPTaxScheduler; fill in the information requested; pick the date and time preferred; and click “Submit.” A confirmation e-mail will be sent immediately afterwards. If the date and time requested are not available, individuals have the choice to be waitlisted. Canceling or rescheduling appointments can be done online as well at AARP.org.
Residents who don’t have an e-mail address or don’t want to submit information online can call (856) 665-5959 ext. 7 and leave a message with their name and phone number. An AARP tax aide counselor will respond back in 24-48 hours to answer questions and set up an appointment.
Those that come in to have your taxes prepared at the Library must bring a government-issued photo ID for all taxpayers; Social Security cards (not Medicare cards) for each person whose name is on the tax return; ALL tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, etc.); last year’s tax return, whether prepared by AARP or not; and copies of their last paystub(s) for 2018, if employed last year.
