TRAVERSE CITY -- Free tax preparation is available for low- to moderate-income families and individuals, seniors, people with disabilities and people with limited English skills.
The Northwestern Michigan Community Action Agency has trained volunteers who will prepare and electronically file both federal and state returns. The service is offered at a variety of locations. Call to make an appointment.
-- Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
Traverse City, 3963 Three Mile Road, (800) 632-7334.
Cadillac, 1640 Marty Paul, (800) 443-2297.
Petoskey, 2202 Mitchell Park, (800) 443-5518.
-- Michigan Department of Human Services
Kalkaska, 503 Birch St., 258-1233
Bellaire, 205 E. Cayuga, 533-7321
Roscommon, 111 Union St., (989) 275-6834
West Branch, 444 E. Houghton, (989) 345-6559
-- Michigan Works
Traverse City, 1209 S. Garfield, 922-3790
-- Trinity Lutheran Church
Frankfort, 955 James St., (269) 599-0033
Bring your social security, pension and interest statements, wage and earnings statements (Form W-2) from all employers, your 2008 tax return and other relevant information about income and expenses, as well as, social security cards and photo ID.
More volunteers are needed for all locations for this tax season as well as next year. Call Dave, 346-2164.
