Master Tax Adviser Velma Bjorgum at H&R Block, Wahpeton, suggests having all Social Security numbers, dates of birth, children's full names, 1099 and W2 forms at your tax appointment.
"That's where we have the most problems, when people don't have the correct information on children and filing income," Bjorgum said.
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Those who installed exterior energy efficient doors, windows, insulation, qualifying heating systems and hot water heaters can apply for an energy credit.
Students can file the 1099T form for tuition and fees paid on college education. In addition to the 1099T form, students can list books and required supplies for college. Separate from the 1099T is the American Opportunity Credit, form 8863, which can give up to a 40 percent refund.
Bjorgum has seen an increase in earned income tax credit because the government now allows a third qualifying child to be listed.
"It will be a larger earned income credit," she said. "Some tax payers will notice their withholdings are lower because of the Making Work Pay credit. It affects people with multiple jobs and married couples."
All tax forms are available at local tax preparers like H&R Block, but forms can also be found on the Internet through sites like TurboTax or the Internal Revenue Service.
In Breckenridge, the Otter Tail Community Action will offer Free Tax-Aide to low-to-moderate income and senior citizen tax payers. Those qualifying can go to the Breckenridge Public Library from Feb. 1-April 15 on Mondays 12-8 p.m. for a walk-in appointment.
The AARP will also offer Free Tax-Aide at the Wahpeton Senior Citizens Center each Tuesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. starting Feb. 2-April 13. For an appointment call 642-5746.
Tax payers must bring all necessary documentation including W2s, 1099s, interest statements, all income statements, last year's tax return and 2009 and 2010 Real Estate Tax statement or CRP. For questions, you can call the Community Action Council 218-385-2900.
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