A taxing time of year

Yes, it is that time of year, when "doing your taxes" hangs over all of our heads!

Starting in February, there will be a couple of volunteer programs in Stratford offering free help in preparing the individual (not business) income tax forms for low or moderate income individuals of all ages.

If none of those times is convenient for you, drop in (or call) the library and we'll tell you about volunteer programs in neighboring towns that are also free and are open to Stratford residents.

And yes, we have tax forms at the library. We have all of the common tax forms in the lobby to pick up. If you need an unusual form, come talk to the reference librarians and we can print out the form you need from the IRS or state web site. Free Tax Prep Help BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: 377-0689 South End Community Center 19 Bates St, Stratford Feb. 5 – April 18, 2009 Thursdays, 5:30 pm – 8 pm Saturdays, 9:30 am – 12 pm

Free Tax Prep Help BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: 377-0689 Franklin Elementary School 1895 Barnum Avenue, Stratford Feb. 2 – April 13, 2009 Mondays, 4 pm – 8 pm