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The AARP Tax Aide Program is providing free personal federal and state income tax return preparation starting on Feb. 3.
Trained and certified volunteers will assist in preparing and e-filing returns. Everyone is welcome regardless of age or income.

The first step is to obtain a tax packet by:

• Print a packet from https://www.wstaxaide.com/ or pick one up from one of the following branch libraries: Reynolda Manor, Clemmons, Main or Southside.
• Follow the instructions in the tax packet, including scheduling an appointment online at https://www.wstaxaide.com/ or call 336-777-6189.
• Both spouses must be present if filing jointly. Please use only one packet per return. Appointments take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the days listed below (except Clemmons) at one of the local library branches.

The daily schedules is as follows:

• Monday, Clemmons Library 6365 James St. Clemmons 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
• Tuesday and Wednesday, Reynolda Manor Branch, 2839 Fairlawn Drive, Winston-Salem
• Thursday, Central Branch, 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem (February 1st through March 7th)
• Friday, Southside Branch, 3185 Buchanan Street, Winston-Salem

Walk-ins will be accommodated if possible. You must be at the library by noon at the latest. To speed up the process, obtain the tax packet above, follow the instructions and bring the tax packet and all tax documents to the library. Please do not call the libraries with questions or requests for appointments.