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Fraternity providing free tax assistance

The Delta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is preparing free tax returns for low- to moderate-income families.

Tax returns will be prepared on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. at the academy building, which has a the red roof, at Pine Bluff High School, 711 W. 11th Ave., according to a news release.

“Due to Strict CDC Covid-19 guidelines, we will be meeting you at your car to take your returns and calling you once we have finished,” according to the release.

The fraternity began preparing tax returns Tuesday. The work is provided by a certified Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance preparer, according to the release.

To have tax returns prepared, participants will need to provide documents. These include picture ID, Social Security card for themselves and all family members they are claiming; dates of birth for themselves and all the family members they are claiming; W-2s for all jobs the person held in 2020 and any other tax-related documents, bank account routing number and account number if they are having the refund directly deposited. If the taxpayer is filing with the spouse, the spouse should be there, too.

Details: (501) 819-2048 or (501) 500-3918.