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Kokua Line June Watanabe |
Volunteers offer help
on taxes to the needyOnce again, free help in preparing federal and state tax returns will be offered this year to elderly, low-income, non-English speaking, and/or disabled taxpayers at sites across the state.
The service is provided by volunteers who receive training from the Internal Revenue Service, AARP Tax-Aide program, various community/educational sponsors and the state Department of Taxation.
Those needing help should bring proof of Social Security card number; federal and state tax form packets; copies of last year's state and federal returns; all necessary forms to report wages, interest/dividends, Social Security/railroad retirement or pension income; a list of medical, tax, and interest payments; contributions; and miscellaneous expenses if itemizing deductions.
If applicable, bring child and disabled dependent care information; photo ID (needed for some financial services); and the Advanced Child Tax Credit Notice.
Following is a list of tax preparation sites on Oahu. Call AARP Tax-Aide at 888-227-7669 or 211 for more information about neighbor island and military sites.
No appointment is needed unless where indicated. Sites are closed on state holidays and subject to change without prior notification. "E-file" is noted at sites where electronic filing of returns is available. "AARP" indicates sites where special attention is given to those 60 and older.
HONOLULU
>> AARP Information Office,1199 Dillingham Blvd., A106: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays; 9 a.m-noon Saturdays; Feb. 3-April 15. E-file available. AARP.>> Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St.: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays, Feb. 3-April 15. E-file. AARP.
>> Good Beginnings-Partnership for Hawaii's Keiki/Kuhio Park Terrace/Kuhio Homes,1424 Ahonui St., Apt. 19A: 8 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays/Thursdays, Feb. 5-April 14; 8 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27. Appointment only. Call Rina Moefu, 842-7843. E-file.
>> Goodwill, 1085 S. Beretania St.: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, March 4 and 11. Walk-in or appointment. E-file.
>> Harris United Methodist Church, Room 1120 S. Vineyard Blvd.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 4-April 14. E-file. AARP.
>> Hawaii Kai Public Library, 249 Lunalilo Home Road: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 6-April 10. E-file. AARP.
>> Hawaii Services on Deafness, 310 Paoakalani Ave., #201A: Appointment only for hearing impaired only. Call Sherry Yanagi or Cathy Reimers, 926-4763 Voice/TTY.
>> Honolulu Community Action Program, Kamehameha Homes Community Center, 1555 Haka Drive: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. Saturdays, Feb. 14 and 21. E-file.
>> Ho'opono Rehabilitation Center, 1901 Bachelot St.: 8 a.m.-noon March 6. Appointment only for visually impaired only. Call Jon Koki, 586-5267.
>> International Christian Church, 2322 Kanealii Ave.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays, Feb. 3-April 15. E-file. AARP.
>> Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA, 4835 Kilauea Ave.: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 3-April 13; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays in February. E-file. AARP.
>> Lanakila Multipurpose Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Ave.: 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 9-April 12; closed Feb. 16, open Feb. 17. Appointment only. Call Iris Hiramoto, 847-1322. Japanese spoken. E-file. AARP.
>> Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, 924 Bethel St.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28. February-March weekdays and March Saturdays -- appointment only. Call 528-3482. Limited e-file.
>> Oahu Work Links, Dillingham Plaza, 1505 Dillingham Blvd., suite 110: Wednesday/Friday afternoons, Feb. 11-April 14.. Appointment only. Call 843-0733. E-file.
>> Susannah Wesley Community Center, 1117 Kaili St.: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Feb. 7-March 6. AARP.
>> Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, 545 Queen St.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20. E-file.
>> Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, Waikiki Health Center, 277 Ohua Ave.: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 23 only. E-file.
>> Waikiki: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave.: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays, Feb. 3-April 15. Closed: Feb. 12, March 11 and 26, April 8 and 9. E-file. AARP.
WINDWARD OAHU
>> Brigham Young University, General Classroom Building, Room 150, 55-220 Kulanui St.: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, March 3-April 14. Closed April 3. E-file. Special services for nonresident aliens.>> Community of Christ Church, 45-119 Kaneohe Bay Drive: 8 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays/Thursdays, Feb. 3-April 15. Appointment or walk-in. Call 247-4178. Japanese and Chinese spoken. E-file. AARP.
>> Honolulu Community Action Program/Windward District, Kahaluu Elementary School cafeteria, 47-280 Waihee Road: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 7 and March 6 only. Appointment only. Call 239-5754. E-file.
>> Kahuku Public & School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Highway: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5-April 15. Limited e-file. AARP.
>> Key Project, 47-200 Waihee Road: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays, Feb. 6-April 3. Closed March 26 and 27. E-file. AARP.
>> St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 93 N. Kainalu Drive: 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays/Wednesdays, Feb. 2-April 14. E-file. AARP.
>> Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, Waimanalo Health Center, 41-1347 Kalanianaole Highway: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 21. E-file.
CENTRAL AND LEEWARD OAHU
>> Aiea Public Library, 99-143 Moanalua Road: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 3-April 13. E-file. AARP.>> Ewa Beach Library, 91-950 North Road: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 12-April 15. Closed April 8. E-file. AARP.
>> Honolulu Community Action Program/Central District, Makalapa Community Center, 99-102 Kalaloa St.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 7. Appointment only. Call 48-6834. E-file.
>> Olaloa Retirement Village, 95-1050 Makaikai St.: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 4-April 14. E-file. AARP.
>> Pearl City Regional Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays/Thursdays, Feb. 4-April 15. E-file. AARP.
>> UH West Oahu Campus, Computer Lab D-105 ,96-127 Ala Ike St.: 1:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 7 and 14; 9 a.m.-noon, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. E-file.
>> Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, Filipino Community Center, 94-428 Mokuola St.: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27 only. E-file.
>> Wahiawa Public Library, 820 California Ave.: noon-3 p.m. Thursdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 5-April 8. E-file. AARP.
>> Waialua Community Association, 66-434 Kamehameha Highway: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 3-April 13. Limited e-file. AARP.
>> Waianae Community Center, 85-670 Farrington Highway: 8:30 a.m.-noon, Mondays/Fridays, Feb. 2-April 12. Closed Feb. 6, 13, 27; March 5, 12, 19; and April 2. E-file. AARP.
>> Waipahu Civic Center, Room 102, 94-275 Mokuola St.: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 4-April 14. E-file. AARP.
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