Tax Season 2019
- Tax season opens January 29th.
- April 15th is the filing deadline.
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Online Resources
info Free eFile for Individuals
Access NCfreefile via the North Carolina Department of Revenue for free eFiling of state and federal tax returns for eligible citizens (links for free eFile must be accessed through NCDOR.gov, otherwise you may be charged).
More information about eFile from NCDORFree In-person Tax Assistance at the Library with AARP
AARP Taxaide has no age or income thresholds and you do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service.
event Jackson County Public Library - Sylva Tax Appointments
In partnership with the Jackson County Senior Center and the AARP Foundation, free tax services (including federal and state forms) will be available February 5th through April 9th on Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 6:45pm at Jackson County Public Libary in Sylva by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the library at (828) 586-2016.
For your tax appointment, you must bring (for yourself, your spouse, and any dependents):
- Social Security Cards, photo identification
- All documents and information pertaining to 2018 taxes
- A copy of your 2017 filed tax return with any notices of adjustments
- Information pertaining to health insurance during 2018
event Macon County Public Library - Franklin Tax Appointments
In partnership with the AARP, free tax services (including federal and state forms) will be available beginning February 4th through April 9th on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00am to 3:30pm at Macon County Public Library in Franklin by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the library at (828) 524-3600.
For your tax appointment, you must bring:
- NC, SC, or GA Drivers License/Photo ID
- Social Security Cards (for everyone in household)
- 2017 Tax Return
- W-2's, 1099's, and other documents you received for 2018
- Important to bring in all ACA (Obamacare) information for all dependents and all data on dependent income
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Other Local Resources
loyalty Jackson County Senior Center Walk-ins
Walk-in Tax Service is available at the Jackson County Senior Center on Mondays from 10:00am to 3:00pm and Fridays from 10:00am to 3:00pm on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit the Senior Center at 100 County Services Park in Sylva, NC or call at (828) 586-5494.
loyalty Tax Help for Eastern Band Members
Beginning the January 22nd, Eastern Band members may call (828) 359-6930 (Cherokee Co-operative extension office - EBCI Center) to make appointments for free tax assistance. Appointments begin Wednesday, February 7, and slots are available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week after.
loyalty AARP in Waynesville
AARP will be doing walk-in tax preparation starting February 5th on Tuesdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm and on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Hart Theatre250 Pigeon Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
loyalty OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling
OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling will start booking appointments on January 16th and will be doing taxes January 29th through April 17th, Monday through Saturday with 1 hour slots. Spanish and English help will be available.
OnTrack WNC’s Free Tax Program offers the services of certified IRS-trained tax preparers who will prepare simple tax returns FREE for individuals and families with 2017 household income of less than $54,000.
50 S French Broad Ave, Suite 227Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 255-5166 ext. 127
loyalty UNC Asheville VITA
UNC Asheville VITA will offer walk-in only tax assistance from February 2rd through March 27th. Every Saturday starting February 2rd, taxes will be done by UNCA students from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Every Monday & Wednesday taxes will be done by AARP from 10:00am - 4:00pm
As part of the IRS VITA program, moderate to low income families can have their income tax returns prepared free. The IRS VITA program offers free income tax preparation for people with incomes under $54,000, the elderly, and people with disabilities or limited proficiency in English.
67 Haywood StreetPack Memorial Library
Asheville, NC 28801
place State Employees' Credit Union
Tax services for the 2018 Tax Year are available for bank members at State Employees' Credit Union for a flat-fee of $75. Call or visit your local branch for more information about SECU's Low-Cost Tax Program.
Printable Forms & Resources
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- 2018 Form 1040 - Federal Tax Return | Instructions | About Form 1040
- 2018 Form D-400 - North Carolina State Individual Tax Return | Instructions
- 2018 Form 500 - Georgia State Individual Tax Return | Instructions
- 2018 Short Form 500-EZ - Georgia State Individual Tax Return
attach_file Additional Resources & Common Forms for Individuals & Families
- Pub. 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) | About Pub. 17
- Families with Dependents
- Pub. 596 - Earned Income Credit (EIC) | About Pub. 596
- Schedule EIC (Form 1040) - Earned Income Credit | About Schedule EIC
- Pub. 503 - Child and Dependent Care Expenses | About Pub. 503
- Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) - Child Tax Credit | Instructions | About Schedule 8812
- Form 2441 (Form 1040) - Child and Dependent Care Expenses | Instructions | About Form 2441
- North Carolina
- Georgia Individual Tax Forms & Vouchers
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- Pub. 974 - Premium Tax Credit (PTC) | About Pub. 974
- Form 8889 (Form 1040) - Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) | Instructions | About Form 8889
- Form 8965 (Form 1040) - Health Coverage Exemptions | Instructions | About Form 8965
- Form 8962 (Form 1040) - Premium Tax Credit (PTC) | Instructions | About Form 8962
- Form 8885 (Form 1040) - Health Coverage Tax Credit | Instructions | About Form 8885
school Resources & Common Forms for Students
- Pub. 970 - Tax Benefits for Education | About Pub. 970
- Form 8863 (Form 1040) - Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits) | Instructions | About Form 8863
- Form 8917(Form 1040) - Tuition and Fees Deduction | About Form 8863
golf_course Resources & Common Forms for Seniors
- Pub. 554 - Tax Guide for Seniors | About Pub. 554
- Schedule R (Form 1040) - Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled | Instructions | About Schedule R
work Resources & Common Forms for Self-Employed Individuals
- Pub. 334 - Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ) | About Pub. 334
- Schedule C (Form 1040) - Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship) | Instructions | About Schedule C
- Schedule C-EZ (Form 1040) - Net Profit from Business (Sole Proprietorship) | About Schedule C-EZ
- Schedule SE (Form 1040) - Self-Employment Tax | Instructions | About Schedule SE
attach_money Financial Assets & Accounts
- Pub. 590-A - Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) | About Pub. 590-A
- Pub. 590-B - Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) | About Pub. 590-B
- Schedule B (Form 1040) - Interest and Ordinary Dividends | About Schedule B
- Schedule D (Form 1040) - Capital Gains and Losses | Instructions | About Schedule D
- Form 8606 (Form 1040) - Nondeductible IRAs | Instructions | About Form 8606
- Form 5329 (Form 1040) - Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (Including IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored Accounts | Instructions | About Form 5329
- Form 8880 (Form 1040) - Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions (Saver's Credit) | About Form 8880
- Form 8396 (Form 1040) - Mortgage Interest Credit | About Form 8396