Free Tax Assistance Available at the Center

      AARP volunteers come to our Center and prepare taxes for older adults and those with low income. Appointments ARE NECESSARY and begin on Tuesday, February 5^th and continue every Tuesday and Thursday until April 15^th.
       Certified volunteer tax counselors trained in cooperation with the IRS will answer questions and prepare federal, state and local income tax returns. 
       Taxpayers seeking assistance should bring all 1099 and W-2 forms and a copy of their 2006 tax return.
      If you are homebound and can have someone drop off your taxes to the Erie Center on Health & Aging, 406 Peach Street between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., counselors will work on them at their convenience.  Please note that “same day” service is not guaranteed.  Your tax information must be in a manila envelope and include: 

NAME,

DATE OF BIRTH,

PHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED FOR QUESTIONS

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR THE TAX DOCUMENT

IF CLAIMING ANY DEPENDENTS, INCLUDE THEIR FULL NAME AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AS WELL. 

      APPOINTMENT ARE NECESSARY. Appointments times fill quickly.  For an appointment call 453-5072.

        Tax Counselors only prepare simple tax returns.

Please note that this is a volunteer service provided by AARP.

 DONATIONS ARE WARMLY WELCOME.