Daily Dose: Get Free Income Tax Help

Residents can sign up for free tax preparation assistance on Mondays from Feb. 20 to April 2 at.

The college is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service Volunter Income Tax Assistance Program to offer help from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in room 106 of the College Center.

Residents with low to moderate incomes (single taxpayers who earn $40,000 or less and married taxpayers earning less than $55,000). Volunteers will completed forms 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040, and the Missouri state income tax return and e-file for free.

Volunteers are students hwo have been certified by the IRS and have completed a semester-long comprehensive tax course. The VITA volunteers are SCC students who have been certified by the IRS and completed one semester of a comprehensive tax course.

Taxpayers who are interested in the free service must bring the following documents: wage and earnings statements (Form W-2) from all employers, interest statements (Forms 1099-INT and 1099-DIV), a copy of last year’s tax return, copies of social security cards (including children) and other relevant information about income and expenses. All information will be kept confidential. Call 636-922-8228 for eligibility and additional information.

Weather:

Snow is in the forecast Monday after 9 a.m. and through rush hour, but the warmer weather is expected to return later in the week. Check for delays before you leave for the office on our traffic page.

News from the neighborhood:

• surpassed budget expectations last year, according to an article in the St. Charles Suburban Journals.

• A St. Charles County Sheriff's Deputy had a misdemeanor charge upgraded to a felony in Montgomery County, according to an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.The man, Christopher Hunt, was charged with first-degree burglary, misdemeanor property damage, assault and making a false report. 

• will host a at 3 p.m. Feb. 28.

• is looking for the top 16 restaurants in the city. Vote in our Facebook poll for your favorite and it may advance to compete in "Munch Madness," a search for the best restaurant in St. Charles County starting March 11.

• Coming up this week there are several opportunities to celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids. Head to the this week and guess the number of conversation hearts are in a jar at the Children's Desk. Head to the at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 for a family valentine program. 
  

• St. Charles Patch has a in which we highlight local volunteer opportunities. If you know of group who needs volunteers, feel free to post those needs in our volunteer section and email editor Kalen Ponche at kalen.ponche@patch.com.