Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free tax help to low-income ($60,000 or less) people who cannot prepare their own tax forms.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly offers free tax help for all, with priority assistance to people age 60 and older. Most sites are operated by the AARP Foundation.

Visit the website for tax preparation locations across the U.S.: www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers

BRING:
-- Photo identification
-- Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents
-- Birth Dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return
-- Current year's tax package if you received one
-- Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
-- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
-- A copy of last year's Federal and State returns if available
-- Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit
-- Other relevant information about income and expenses
-- Total Paid for Day Care
-- Day Care providers Identifying number
-- To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
-- Forms 1095-A,B and C, Health Coverage Statements