Tax-Aide offers free help on returns
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers pose for a photo provided by the organization. The program offers free tax preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service.
(Photo courtesy AARP FOUNDATION)
Local AARP tax-aide volunteers are expected to help thousands more North Idahoans when free tax preparation services return in early February.
The service has no age restrictions, though it is geared toward older adults with low to moderate income. It’s not necessary to be an AARP member.
In Sandpoint, Tax-Aide volunteers will be at the Sandpoint Library every Monday and Wednesday, beginning Feb. 5 and continuing until April 10, to assist with tax returns. Volunteers will be at the library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In Newport, volunteers will be at the Newport Hospitality Senior Center, 215 N. Washington Ave., Newport, Wash., on Fridays. They will be at the site from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. from Feb. 9 to April 12.
Bring a Social Security card for all people on the return, photo ID, their 2022 tax return, and all 2023 income documents, such as W2s and 1099s.
Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. Since its inception, the program has helped more than 68 million taxpayers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has grown since its inaugural team of just four volunteers in 1968. The program now involves 35,000 volunteers and serves over 2.5 million taxpayers annually at nearly 5,000 sites nationwide.
Returns will be taken on a first-come, first-served and sign-up sheets will be at both locations on the days of service.
Tax-Aide has several options for providing taxpayer assistance. These options vary by location and are subject to change. For additional information including what to bring to a Tax-Aide site and additional locations visit the AARP Idaho website states.aarp.org/idaho
Information: phone, 208-651-9140; or online, aarpfoundation.org