LAS VEGAS, NV (KXNT) - Volunteers from AARP and the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer residents free assistance with personal income tax form preparation and electronic filing at seven city of Las Vegas senior or community centers through April 15. Income restrictions will apply to qualify for assistance.
Volunteers are trained to assist in filing tax forms and basic schedules including 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, for those having a taxable income up to $59,000. Taxpayers with complex returns are advised to seek paid tax assistance.
Advance appointments are required at most locations. Bring a copy of your 2018 income tax return, Social Security card, photo identification and all of your applicable 2019 paperwork to the appointment. If married, both spouses must be present to file a joint return. Call a center below weekdays to schedule an appointment. Centers will be closed Feb. 17 for holiday observance. Go to http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/, http://www.nvfreetaxes.org/ or http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers for additional details and locations for free personal income tax form assistance.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 50+)
Mondays and Fridays, Feb. 3-April 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.
Call 702-229-1702 for information and appointments.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; through April 15; by appointment only.
Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., 702-229-6601.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. through April 14, by appointment only.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesday-Thursday; 5 to 8 p.m. through April 14; first-come, first-served.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 18+)
Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 15; by appointment only.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Mondays and Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to noon; Feb. 3-April 8; by appointment only.
Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6307.
Call 702-229-6307 for details and to make an appointment. No walk-ins.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesdays; Feb. 4-April 7; by appointment only.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600.
Call 702-229-1600 for information and appointments.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $59,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Call 702-229-6601 for an appointment. Bi-lingual assistance is available.