AARP Tax Aide Assistance

We are very pleased to announce that after a five-year break, KFL WILL be offering AARP tax assistance this year!  They will be offering free tax prep by appointment only on Thursdays from February 5 through April 9. This is a free service provided by IRS-Certified volunteers. The program is open to taxpayers of all ages, and AARP membership is not required.

KFL will begin scheduling Tax Aide appointments on January 5. Call the library at 207-985-2173 x4 or stop by the library in person to reserve your 60-minute slot. Volunteers are only able to work with one return per appointment. If you have more than one tax year or need a tax return for another family member, please make an additional appointment. If your are unable to make it to your appointment, please call the library to cancel so someone else can use the slot. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your appointment to fill out a Tax Intake/Interview form.

When you come for your appointment, make sure you bring:

  • Picture ID (driver’s license or similar) for taxpayer and spouse
  • Social Security card (or an official Social Security or government document containing your SSN) for all persons on the tax return along with a government issued photo-id (Required).
  • All tax documents for 2025. Examples: SSA-1099, W-2, 1099-R (pensions, annuities, IRAs), 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1098, 1099-NEC, Brokerage Statements, etc.
  • 1095 forms if you have Marketplace (ACA) health insurance.
  • Details on rents or property taxes paid in the calendar year 2025.
  • Copy of last year’s tax return.
  • A bank check, if you want direct deposit (strongly recommended).
  • Any correspondence you may have received from the IRS.
  • If you will be taking advantage of the New Vehicle Loan Interest deduction, you will need to provide the vehicle VIN.
  • If you received a lump sum SSA payment, please bring copies of your tax returns for the years that the lump sum is being paid for.

To view other AARP tax aide sites, visit https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations/

Tax help is also available through York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) in Sanford. To learn more, visit yccac.org/free-tax-preparation/ or call YCCAC at (207) 324-5762 ext. 2718.

Where to Find Tax Forms / Instructions / Guides

Federal tax forms for this year have no arrived at the library yet.

Pick up at the library:

  • Federal 1040 forms and instructions are available for free during regular library hours.
  • Other forms and instructions, including Maine 1040 forms, can be printed off for $0.10 per page.  Please know exactly what forms you need; library staff cannot provide advice.

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