American Legion
Welcome to the free tax preparation program provided by AARP Volunteers. The process has changed significantly due to COVID-19 and seeks to minimize personal contact. This year due to Covid-19 precautions, Intake and Returns will all be done at the
American Legion Silver Bow
3201 Wynne Ave, Butte, MT
Below are the steps you need to take to get your tax return prepared.
1. APPOINTMENT SET-UP
§ At this time, we are not scheduling appointments but are creating a contact list for appointments. To get on our contact list please call (406)-782-8106 and provide your Name, Telephone number and Email address.
§ You will be contacted by an AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer to schedule your appointment date and time.
2. FORMs REQUIRED & Helpful
A. If you have Internet access - Please print the following forms and complete them -
Form 13614-C Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet (aka)Intake Booklet,
(form 13614-C may be completed with your computer after you download a copy. aka fillable)
Helpful for collecting and summarizing information we need to prepare your return
Worksheet for Stimulus Payments, Itemized Deduction and other Information
· B. If you do not have Internet Access the above forms will be provided at your scheduled appointment and completed at that time. Please allow extra time to complete the forms.
2. APPOINTMENT DAY
§ Read the following COVID-19 screening before your appointment
§ Wearing a mask is REQUIRED to enter the American Legion Silver Bow
§ Please arrive at the time of your appointment as there is NO waiting inside.
§ Bring your own pen
§ Bring a picture ID
§ When you arrive in the American Legion Silver Bow enter the Center at the left side of the parking lot.
§ A volunteer will meet you at the door and provide you with hand sanitizer, mask (if needed) and a sanitized clipboard.
§ A. Form 13614-C Completed - Clip all your documents (including ID) on the clipboard. The volunteer will check your documents and answer any questions you may have. Form 14446 must then be signed by you (and your spouse) to complete this process. Your documents will then be placed in an AARP envelope and put in a secured box to be handed to a volunteer preparer.
§ B. Form NOT completed - A volunteer will provide you a sanitized clipboard with form 13614-C and 14446 that are required to be filled out. Complete the forms at the table in the center. Clip all your documents (including ID) on the clipboard. A volunteer will check the documents, return your ID, and answer any questions you may have. Your documents will then be placed in an AARP envelope and put in a secured box to be handed to a volunteer preparer.
*Note: Your tax return will not be ready immediately, please leave to make the parking lot open for other Tax-Aide clients. You will be contacted when your taxes have been prepared.
3. REMOTE TAX PREPARATION
§ While your tax return is being prepared remotely by a local volunteer, you may be called with questions by two different volunteers - a Preparer and a Reviewer. If you do not answer, a contact number will be left in your voicemail. Please have your last year’s tax return available.
4. SECOND APPOINTMENT: REVIEW & AUTHORIZATION
You will be called to schedule a 2nd appointment to review your completed Tax Return and sign the authorization form
§ Read the following COVID-19 screening before your appointment
§ Wearing a mask is REQUIRED to enter the American Legion Silver Bow. Please arrive at the time of your appointment.
§ Bring your own pen
§ Bring a picture ID
§ A volunteer will lead you inside and verify your identity using your Picture ID.
§ A volunteer reviewer will review your tax return with you.
§ A volunteer reviewer will provide you with Form 8879 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization). By signing Form 8879 you agree that the responsibility for the accuracy of the information on the return is yours. Both you and your spouse (if applicable), will be required to sign, giving AARP permission to E-file your return.
§ You will receive the printed copy of your Tax Return and the tax documents you provided initially. You are then free to leave the site.
§ Be sure to keep your Tax Return, Intake Booklet and tax Documents inside the AARP provided envelope and store in a safe place for next year.