Taxpayers can find free filing help this Saturday
The Internal Revenue Service and two community groups will help Southern Nevadans with tax preparation on Saturday. To qualify for assistance, taxpayers generally must earn $42,000 or less yearly.
"Because of the economic downturn, many financially distressed taxpayers may be in need of free service. Our Super Saturday service will make it a little easier for people to get that help," IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman said in a statement.
The tax preparation specialists will help taxpayers get quick refunds and in some cases qualify for tax benefits. Participants should bring a valid driver's license or photo identification, Social Security cards for all persons listed on the return, dates of birth for those listed on the returns, W-2 forms and other income statements.
The government also recommends that taxpayers bring a voided check or proof of a bank account so they can get a direct deposit made to their accounts and, if available, a copy of a tax return from last year.
The IRS office in Las Vegas at 110 City Parkway will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
United Way will also help with tax preparation at several locations Saturday: 3890 S. Maryland Parkway, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4505 Maryland Parkway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1625 W. Carey Ave. in North Las Vegas, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd. in North Las Vegas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
AARP will provide tax-return assistance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2650 S. Jones Blvd., and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5175 E. Tropicana Blvd.
For additional information, call 211 or 1-800-906-9887. People with Internet access may visit IRS.gov and look under key word "Super Saturday."
