Free income tax preparation service is available at select branches of the Monmouth County Library System. A limited number of returns may be prepared each session. Service is provided by trained AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers for most Federal and NJ tax returns. More complex returns with tax situations on which volunteers are not trained cannot be prepared. PLEASE NOTE: all taxpayers must be present when their tax return is prepared. If filing a joint return, both taxpayers must be present.

Hazlet

251 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-7164

February 12 through April 12 Mondays from 1 pm to 3 pm Fridays from 1 pm to 4 pm No appointment. Walk in, first come, first served.

Shrewsbury

1 Winthorp Drive
Shrewsbury, NJ 07716
(732) 683-8980

February 6 through April 13 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm  APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED

Marlboro

1 Library Court
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 536-9406

February 13 through April 13 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2:30 pm Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED

Wall 

2700 Allaire Rd.
Wall, NJ 07719
(732) 449-8877

February 2 through April 12 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 1 pm to 4 pm No appointment. Walk in, first come, first served.

The following is a list of the most common documents that AARP Tax-Aide preparers require in order to prepare a tax return. There may be others if the taxpayer has a unique situation.

IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS:

TAX FORMS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• A copy of last year’s tax return
• W-2 and the final end of year pay stub from each employer
• Unemployment Compensation Statement (NJ no longer mails this so the taxpayer must print it out online)
• SSA-1099 (Social Security Statement) if receiving Social Security Benefits
• All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.)
• Brokerage statements which must show the cost basis of any assets sold during the tax year
• 1099-NEC showing non-employee compensation
• 1099-MISC showing miscellaneous income
• 1099-R for any payments from a pension, annuity or retirement account
• All forms relating to federal and state income tax paid including records of estimated tax payments
• Dependent Care Provider information (including EIN or SS# of the provider)
• Supporting records: property tax, mortgage interest, medical expenses, charitable contributions, Homestead Benefit (Rebate), Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) rebate, etc. If you participate in the NJ PTR program, please bring your PTR “blue book”.
• Form 1095-A If health insurance was provided through the NJ Health Insurance Marketplace (GetCoveredNJ) you will need to provide 1095-A. If the taxpayer, spouse, and/or any person who could be claimed as a dependent did not have health insurance for the entire year, month by month details for each such person will be required to determine whether the taxpayer qualifies for any exemption from the Shared Responsibility Payment (NJ “penalty” for not having insurance).

Age Groups	Adults Seniors
Payment Options	Free

Last Updated: 02/26/24