Free Tax Preparation & Return Assistance

The Effingham Public Library will partner with the AARP Tax Aide Program to provide free tax preparation and return assistance for any low- to moderate-income taxpayers on select dates from Feb. 3 to April 3.

The assistance will be offered by appointment only. Call the Suzette Brumleve Effingham Public Library Monday through Friday at 217-342-2464, Ext. 1, to make an appointment for one of the following dates: Mondays Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Thursdays March 6, 13, 20; Monday, March 24; or Thursday, April 3.

AARP Tax Aide Program requires that participants bring:
 Photo ID for all taxpayers
 Social security card or some official document showing the social security number of any individual appearing on the tax return
 2023 tax return form, if available
 All income forms: W-2, 1099 forms, Interest, Dividends, Social Security, Railroad, etc.
 Health insurance documents
 Business income and expense records
 Real estate taxes paid records, including the Property Index Number (Real estate tax bill)
 Charitable contributions records
 Any other deductible expense records
 Bank routing number and account number for direct deposit (blank check)

Visit effinghamlibrary.org, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464, Ext. 1, to learn more about this or other library programs.