Each year at income tax time AARP offers free tax preparation. This nation-wide program serves millions of tax-payers. Although special emphasis is on low and middle incomes and older taxpayers, there is no income level or age limit. There are however some limits on complexity.

Bennington- by appointment only

Sacred Heart - St. Francis Church Hall, 238 Main St

Tuesday and Thursday 1-4p, Feb 2-April 13

Monday 9-noon Feb. 6-Apr. 10

Call 447-1546 for an appointment

Walk-in – no appointment needed:

N. Bennington, St John the Baptist Church, Wednesday 1-4p - Feb 1-Apr 12

Manchester Town Hall, Friday, 9-12 - Mar 6-April 7

Bring the following personal documents:

• Photo ID

• Social Security cards for yourself and all dependents

• Income statements -- W-2 from each employer, social security SSA-1099 , all other 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1009-B, 1099-MISC, 1099-R, etc.

• Unemployment compensation statements

• Dependent care provider information (name, employer ID, Social Security number)

• Documentation for itemized deductions (receipts, cancelled checks)

• Personal check showing routing and account numbers for direct debit or deposit.

• Documentation of purchase price (cost basis) of sold assets.

• Last year's returns copies, federal and state.2016 local property tax bill and/or landlord rental certificate (LC-142)

• Health care documents: 1095-A series