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FSW Offers Free Tax Preparation Services

Jan 25, 2021

JANUARY 25, 2021 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) School of Business and Technology and the United Way will offer free tax-preparation services for households earning $66,000 or less by IRS-certified United Way volunteers on Wednesday, March 10, in Building AA, Room 177, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus in Fort Myers, 8099 College Parkway.

Appointments are required. Joint returns require both filers to be present. Participants will need to bring:

• Photo I.D
• Social security or individual taxpayer identification number and birthdates for everyone on return
• Previous year’s federal and state returns
• All earning statements (W-2, W-2G, 1099s)

• Amount of stimulus payments received

• Form 1095-B and/or 1095-C for proof of health insurance; Form 1095-A if health insurance purchased from the marketplace; or health insurance exemption
• Form 1098 for mortgage interest, property taxes, closing statements
• Voided check or routing and account numbers for direct deposit
• Student loan statement from your university/college (1098-T) and/or student loan interest statement (1098-E) if applicable
• Written totaled mileage records and totaled business income and expenses if self-employed
• Total paid and provider business’ name, address and SSN/ITIN for childcare or dependent care expenses
• Identity Protection Pin (IPP) if applicable

To book an appointment, visit www.unitedwaylee.org/freetaxprep or call 239.433-3900 ext. 211.

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: January 25, 2021