Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Tax Program Special Events The Detroit Public Library 2010 Tax Assistance Program Click here for Federal Tax Forms Click here for Michigan Tax Forms Click here for Detroit Tax Forms Accounting Aid Society offers free tax preparation by volunteers at four Detroit Public Library locations. Eligibility guidelines for this free service are based on annual household income: Maximum Income: Up to $20,000 for Individuals Up to $42,000 Families (Married couples or a person with at least one dependant) This service includes preparation of federal, state, and city tax returns, and application for credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, First-Time Homebuyer Credit, Home Heating Credit, Homestead Property Tax Credit, and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Incentives. FOR TAX ASSISTANCE, BRING THE FOLLOWING For tax assistance, bring driver’s license or state ID; Social Security Numbers for yourself (and spouse and dependents if applicable); and income statements or forms such as W-2s, unemployment, pension, Social Security, child support, and miscellaneous Income. Proof of each Social Security Number must be provided (card, federal document, or copy of previous year’s tax return that the society prepared). To claim deductions or credits for home purchase, energy-efficiency upgrades, medical expenses, dependent care expense, or student loan interest or tuition, bring all supporting documents. For the property tax credit, homeowners need to bring proof of the taxable value of their home, plus property tax bills from 2009. Renters need to bring lease agreements, rent receipts, and landlord’s name and address. For the heating credit, bring the amount spent on heating your home for the year. Contact your heat provider for this information, or find it on your December, January, and February statements. For 2009 taxes, the period will be 11/1/2008 to 10/31/2009. To have federal and state refunds directly deposited to a bank or credit union account, bring institution name and routing number, and your account number.   WALK-IN SERVICE Be advised that the number of people served each day depends on the number of volunteer tax preparers available. People must register or take numbers on arrival. At Main Library on Fridays and Saturdays, the line forms at the Cass entrance well in advance of the library opening. On Tuesdays at Main, sign in begins at noon in the Popular Library; participants will be called in order of signup starting at 4:00. At Edison Branch on Tuesdays, sign in begins at 10:00 when the branch opens. Main Library (use Cass entrance only) 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 • 313.833.4000 Saturdays, January 30 – April 10, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (except February 13) Tuesdays, February 2 – February 23, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (February Only) Fridays, March 5 – March 26, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (March Only) Edison Branch 18400 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 • 313.852.4515 Tuesdays, February 2 - April 13, 2010 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (This location is sponsored by the AARP and services low-income senior citizens only) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Duffield Branch 2507 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208 • 313.224.6456 Saturdays, January 30 – April 10, 2010 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (except February 20 and April 3) Knapp Branch 13330 Conant, Detroit, MI 48212 • 313.852.4283 Saturdays, January 30 - April 10, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (except February 6 and April 3) (At this location, appointments may be made in person or by phone on Tuesdays for the following Saturday session.) Chandler Park Branch 12800 Harper, Detroit, MI 48213 • 313.852.4346 Saturdays, January 30 - April 10, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (except Apri l3)