New Hanover County offers free drop-off tax preparation and filing service
New Hanover County offers free tax preparation advice By WECT Staff | January 28, 2021 at 5:37 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 4:18 AM
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Residents can receive free tax preparation and filing through a drop-off only service in New Hanover County (NHC) this year, beginning February 1.
The free tax services are offered by trained individuals who are IRS-certified through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP programs. The service will be available through April 9.
All residents are eligible regardless of age. People using the service have to call one of the three designated locations to set up an appointment and receive instructions on where to pick up required forms and drop off paperwork to limit in-person contact.
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The 2020 tax season will be different for many. The two stimulus payments many individuals received may impact how and when you will be able to file your tax return. And the IRS has delayed the start of the tax filing season until Feb. 12 this year, about two weeks later than the normal start of the tax season.
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Tax Forms You Need
You will need copies of all of your tax forms prior to filing your taxes. In most cases, this will include those showing your income, tax deductions, health insurance verification forms, etc.