The AARP Tax-Aide program will be offered Feb. 1 to April 15 in Augusta, Hallowell, Fairfield and Madison. The program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS.
Counselors will help individuals navigate the many changes on the 2018 federal and state income tax returns. AARP membership is not required to use this service. Assistance is available by appointment only at the following sites:
• Augusta
Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St.: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. To make an appointment only, call 582-3053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Hallowell
Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment, call 626-7777 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Fairfield
Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St.: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To make an appointment only, call 643-2559 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Madison
Crossroads Bible Church, 705 White Schoolhouse Road: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays. To make an appointment only, call 643-2559 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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