Free AARP income return tax help will be available at the Laconia Senior Center

AARP will be at the Laconia Senior Center for free income tax preparation help for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to seniors — on Wednesdays, Feb. 3 through 24, from noon to 3 p.m. and Thursdays, Feb. 4 through April 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments will be taken, walk-ins only. A limited number of people will be taken for each session.

Please bring the following with you when you come: current year's tax forms and preparation booklets; copy of last year's income tax return; W-2 forms from each employer; unemployment compensation statements; SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits; all 1099 forms [1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.]; 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income; 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity; all forms indicating federal income tax paid; dependent care provider information [name, employer, ID, Social Security number]; all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions; Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents.

The Senior Center is located at 17 Church Street in downtown Laconia (524-7689). Parking is at the municipal lot on Beacon Street East, between City Hall and the post office.