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Tax season is upon us; between the federal tax law changes and state returns, filing income tax forms can be complicated and confusing. And once again this year, AARP is stepping in to help, with its Tax Aide program. It's a free service in which trained volunteers fill out and file returns for low- and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages.
Dan McClean began working with Tax Aide eight years ago, and he now coordinates the program's volunteers across Colorado.
"There are some limits; we don't do things that are terribly complex. We'll do the normal returns. When people have wages, or they have dividends or income, or retirement income; that kind of stuff, we can handle just fine. "
Katherine Eberhard was a professional tax preparer for years. After she retired, she volunteered with Tax Aide.
"There are times when people walk in and they're sure, absolutely positive, they're going to have to pay money. And then the return is done, they are getting a refund. And they are just ecstatic, and they just reach over and hug you sometimes!"
Dan McClean says that last year in Colorado, the program helped more than 17,000 people file their tax returns.
"You don't have to be a member of AARP to avail yourself of our services. Our targeted market is low- and middle-income taxpayers, with a special emphasis for people that are 60 and older. "
Tax Aide offices open this week, on February 1, and will be open through April 17, for those last-minute filers.
Tax Aide volunteers do not file taxes for businesses, although they can assist some self-employed people. There are 50 Tax Aide sites across Colorado. To find a location call 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669).
The Tax Aide website is www.aarp.org
Tax season is upon us; between the federal tax law changes and state returns, filing income tax forms can be complicated and confusing. And once again this year, AARP is stepping in to help, with its Tax Aide program. It's a free service in which trained volunteers fill out and file returns for low- and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages.
Dan McClean began working with Tax Aide eight years ago, and he now coordinates the program's volunteers across Colorado.
"There are some limits; we don't do things that are terribly complex. We'll do the normal returns. When people have wages, or they have dividends or income, or retirement income; that kind of stuff, we can handle just fine. "
Katherine Eberhard was a professional tax preparer for years. After she retired, she volunteered with Tax Aide.
"There are times when people walk in and they're sure, absolutely positive, they're going to have to pay money. And then the return is done, they are getting a refund. And they are just ecstatic, and they just reach over and hug you sometimes!"
Dan McClean says that last year in Colorado, the program helped more than 17,000 people file their tax returns.
"You don't have to be a member of AARP to avail yourself of our services. Our targeted market is low- and middle-income taxpayers, with a special emphasis for people that are 60 and older. "
Tax Aide offices open this week, on February 1, and will be open through April 17, for those last-minute filers.
Tax Aide volunteers do not file taxes for businesses, although they can assist some self-employed people. There are 50 Tax Aide sites across Colorado. To find a location call 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669).
The Tax Aide website is www.aarp.org
