The Maui News

Volunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will be offering free tax preparation assistance for low- to moderate-income residents on Maui starting Feb. 1.

Participants must make appointments beginning Jan. 24.

All volunteers are certified in the Tax-Aide program. It is not required to be an AARP member to participate.

The free assistance will be offered at the following sites by appointment only:

• Kaunoa Senior Center, Spreckelsville, Wednesdays from Feb. 1 to April 12, except March 15. Call (808) 270-7308, ext. 3.

• Kahului Jodo Mission, corner of Laau and Molokai Hema streets, Kahului, Saturdays from Feb. 11 to April 8. Call (808) 270-7308, ext. 3.

• Kihei Community Center, Mondays, Feb. 6 and 20, March 6 and 20 and April 3. Call (808) 270-7308, ext. 3.

• West Maui Senior Center, Tuesdays, Feb. 14 and 28, March 28 and April 11. Call (808) 270-4310.

Depending on how they are filing, taxpayers need to bring:

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security cards (or 1099-SAA for individuals receiving Social Security benefits) for all taxpayers and dependents. If married and filing jointly, both spouses must be present for the appointment.

• 2020 and 2021 federal and state tax returns.

• Current tax documents, including but not limited to W-2s and 1099s (interest, dividends, pensions, IRA distributions, Social Security).

• Owner’s name, address and GET number if applying for the Hawaii rental credit.

• Cancelled check (not a deposit slip) if requesting direct deposit for any refund.

Free e-filing of tax returns will be offered.

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