The AARP Foundation is again providing free tax help. Foundation vice president Mioshi Moses says it’s the largest volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program in the country.
“We focus on helping older adults with low to moderate income, complete their tax returns and also secure tax refunds,” Moses says. She says they have several locations in Iowa.
“We provide service both in person and virtually so you can go to our website at AARPfoundation.org/taxaid and find our site locator tool on our website where you can enter your zip code and you’ll be directed to the site nearest you,” she says.
Moses says they know that tax time can be stressful for many people. “Last year in Iowa, we serve more than nine-thousand people and we’re able to help secure more than eight million dollars in refunds for them,” Moses says. She says older Americans may see some changes when they file their returns. “For some taxpayers when they turn 65 they are eligible for an additional standard deduction,” she says. “They may find that they face a reduction in income or no longer qualify for other deductions.”
The AARP Foundation tax help will be available through April 15th.