Free Income Tax Preparation

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OCEAN COUNTY – The AARP and IRS have teamed up to sponsor free income tax preparations across southern Ocean County.

These locations will be open at the listed times from February 6 through April 13.

Monday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Church, 100 Bishops Lane, Manahawkin. Walk-ins welcome. This location will be closed February 20.

Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Village Lutheran Church, 701 Western Blvd., Lanoka Harbor. Walk-ins welcome.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Theresa’s Church Faith Formation Center, 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor, Mystic Island. Walk-ins welcome.

Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m., Perry’s Lake Club House, 4 Princeton Ave., Manahawkin. Appointments only. Call 609-978-7554.

Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Church, 100 Bishops Lane, Manahawkin. Walk-ins welcome. This location will be closed April 6 and 13. The last day for taxes done at this location is March 30.

Clients must arrive at least one hour before closing time to ensure there is sufficient time to complete the taxes.

Clients should bring: a copy of their previous year’s federal and NJ tax returns; their social security card and photo ID; all W2s; all 1099s and 1099Rs; social security statements (SSA-1099); health insurance information, form 1095S; all medical expenses and mileage; all tax related statements; a check to verify information for direct deposit of refund or PTR booklet and primary residence real estate tax bill.

For more information, call 609-294-0730.