AARP tax volunteers and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Monroe County are pleased to announce the 2025
tax season dates. The free, confidential service is open to low – moderate income residents with a focus given to adults
60 or older.
Starting on Feb. 5, residents can have their taxes completed in Sparta at the Sparta Barney Community Center at 1000 E.
Montgomery St. The volunteers will be available on Wednesday and Friday through April 9.
The service is free, however, reservations are required. Appointments can be made starting January 15 by calling 608-
487-7112 between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
You will need to bring your tax information, including
Copy of last year’s income tax return(s)
Property Tax bills
W-2 forms from each employer
Unemployment compensation statements
SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits
All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing
original purchase price of sold assets
1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income
1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity
Renter Certificate from the landlord
Capital Gains information
Deductible Items; Mortgage expenses, tax receipts
All forms indicating federal and state income tax paid
Any recent IRS or state tax department correspondence
Dependent care provider information (name, employer ID, Social Security number)
All receipts or cancelled checks if itemizing deductions
Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents
Government-issued photo ID for the taxpayer(s) on the return
Checking or Savings Account information for direct deposit of refund or balance due
To ensure our tax season runs more smoothly, we will have packets available for each person wanting to have their
taxes done by our service. These packets will have the forms you previously completed on site prior to getting your taxes
completed. Please stop at the Senior Dining Site in the Barney Center to pick your packet up after you have made your
appointment. These forms should be completed prior to your appointment. Please DO NOT call the Barney Center if you
have questions on these forms. They are our host site only. They are not part of the tax process. The forms will be
reviewed when you come for your appointment and your questions will be answered at that time. This process is being
done to further streamline the process as well as giving you additional time to complete the forms at your leisure.
Due to complexity of the tax laws, we are unable to complete returns for married people filing separately, people who
were divorced in 2024, most types of business returns and only complete state taxes for Wisconsin. If you are unable to
keep your appointment, you will need to cancel prior to the scheduled time by calling 608-487-7112 and let them know.
No show clients will be rescheduled at the end of the season only if schedules permit.
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