TAX HELP FOR FREE . . . NEVER A FEE!
Walk-in • Appointment • Homebound Services
Free tax preparation — federal, state, city
Claim all your eligible tax credits
E-File and Direct Deposit
FREE TAX PREPARATION SITES
sponsored by Accounting Aid Society
http://www.accountingaidsociety.org
We assist middle to low-income households with local, state and federal tax filings and credits, including Earned Income Tax Credits, Homestead Property Tax Credits, Home Heating Credits and Child Tax Credits. Tax help includes:
Year-round tax services at our Neighborhood Financial Hubs
An assisted online self-prep tax program (see below) One-on-one Financial Coaching
Find a site: http://accountingaidsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-Tax-Sites-1.25.16.pdf (or see attached).
Most locations offer walk-in first come, first served service. Some are by appointment-only as noted.
Please note that Midtown resident, Leslie Malcolmson, is a volunteer at the Duffield Library. If you have questions - call her on 313-831-7931.
All of our services are free, regardless of age, but eligibility is based on your annual household income. The guidelines for who we serve are:
- families with household incomes up to $54,000
- individuals with incomes up to $35,000
If you pay rent, heating bills, or property taxes but are not working, you may still be eligible for some tax credits.
Our Homebound Tax Program can help if you are physically unable to go to a tax site. Call us for details. TOLL FREE: 1-866-673-0873 P: (313) 556-1920
While many paid tax preparers can miss potential deductions and credits, AAS makes sure you receive all of the refunds and credits for which you are eligible. Not only will you save between $200 to $300 in fees by choosing AAS for your tax needs, we e-file and offer direct deposit
NEW OPTION: Self‐Service Taxes ( see procedures below)
Contact Us
7700 Second Avenue, Suite 314
Detroit, Michigan 48202-2411
TOLL FREE: 1-866-673-0873
P: (313) 556-1920
F: (313) 556-1941
E:
Sites in Midtown and 3rd Precinct:
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward
Detroit 48226
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 25 - April 18
Appointment necessary: 313-556-1920
Main Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward
Detroit 48202
Saturdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jan. 23 - April 16 (Closed Feb. 13)
Walk-in service.
Duffield Branch Library
2507 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit 48208
Saturdays
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Jan. 23 - April 9 (Closed Feb. 27 + Mar. 26)
Appointment necessary: 313-481-1712
Northend Financial Hub
7700 Second Ave.
Detroit 48202
Tuesdays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jan. 23 - April 16
2/2 - 2/24 = Tue & Wed, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.,
4/18 = Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointment necessary: 313-556-1920
Other sites in Detroit
Focus: HOPE
1300 Oakman Blvd.
Detroit 48238
Mondays to Fridays
9 am. to 2 p.m.
Jan. 25 - April 18 (Closed 3/25)
Walk-in service. Fills up fast. First-come, first-served.
Northwest Financial Hub
19556 Grand River
Detroit 48223
Tue. / Wed. / Fri. / Sat.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays, 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Jan. 23 - April 16
4/18 = Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointment necessary: 313-556-1920
Southwest Financial Hub
2826 Bagley
Detroit 48216
Tuesdays to Saturdays
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 23-April 16
4/18 = Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointment necessary: 313-556-1920
Hablamos Español
Neighborhood Service Organization Harper-Gratiot Multi-service Center
9641 Harper Ave.
Detroit 48213
Saturdays
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 23 - April 16
Appointment necessary: 313-556-1920
Osborn Financial Hub
4777 E. Outer Drive
Detroit 48234
Tuesdays to Saturdays,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 23-April 16
4/18 = Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointment necessary: 313-556-1920
See attached list for other Wayne County, Macomb County, Livingston County, and Oakland County sites
Important documents and information you need to bring with you to get your 2015income taxes and tax credits prepared by Accounting Aid Society (see below or attached file):
TAX PREPARATION CHECK LIST
Important documents and information you need to bring with you to get your 2015 tax returns and tax credit forms prepared and filed
Identification/Social Security Numbers
- ID: Driver’s License or State ID for yourself and spouse
- Social Security cards for yourself, spouse, and each dependent
- Taxpayers filing a joint return must both be present when the tax returns are prepared. Both spouses must sign a joint tax return.
Income Statements or Forms (all that apply)
- A copy of last year’s return (2014), if available
- Wages (all Forms W-2)
· Unemployment (Form 1099-G)
· Pension (Form 1099-R)
· Social Security (Form SSA-1099)
· Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Letter from SSA
· Interest/Dividends (Form 1099-INT or 1099-DIV)
· DHS Assistance (DHS Annual Client Statement)
· Child Support (Child Support Annual Statement)
· Gambling/Lottery Winnings (Form W-2G)
· Miscellaneous Income (Form 1099-MISC)
· Any other income documentation you may have
Proof of Expenses
· Mortgage Interest (Form 1098)
· Medical or HMO Premiums paid for self and any familymembers
· Affordable Care Act Statements (all that apply)
o Form 1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace
o Form 1095-B Health Coverage
o Form 1095-C Employer-Provided Insurance
· Dependent care expenses
· Student loan interest or tuition and course materials
o Form 1098-E or 1098-T
Amount of Annual Heating Costs—for the Home Heating Credit
· The amount you were billed for heating your home from11/01/2014 to 10/31/2015. This information should be on your utility bill. If you cannot find it, contact your heat provider.
The Home Heating Credit is available for homeowners andrenters.
Homeowners—for the Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit
· The 2015 taxable value of your home
· A complete copy of your summer and winter property tax bills for 2015
Renters—for the Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit
· Your lease or rental contract
· Rent receipts for 2015
· Your landlord’s name and address
Direct Deposit: Fastest and safest way to receive your refund
· Your bank or credit union name
· Routing number
· Account number (must show proof)
Self-Service Tax Help
We partner with two software providers to allow you free access to online tax preparation that is easy to use, convenient, and trusted.
Get started today!
Select the software that best fits your needs and clink the link below:
H&R Block Online via MyFreeTaxes
– For those with incomes less than $62,000
– Can complete online filing of federal and state taxes for free
– Does not support city tax returns
TurboTax Freedom Edition
- For those with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $31,000 or less, or . . . for anyone who qualifies for an Earned Income Tax Credit
– Can complete online filing of federal, state and city taxes for free
Help if you need it
Accounting Aid Society provides its own “live” phone-based assistance for individuals seeking help using either one of these online tax prep software programs through our website. If you have a state or city tax question, please call our hotline at 855-888-MICH (855-888-6424) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you need technical support or have a federal tax questions, please call 855-MY-TX-HELP (855-69-89-4357) Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Help for us if you use it
Returns prepared using either link (above), directly from our website, will not only help us extend our reach into the community, it will also help us meet goals set with the IRS.
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IRS links:
Publication 4836
Publication 4038
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of underserved community members
and small businesses
in Detroit and Southeast Michigan.