Norway free tax help program needs volunteers

NORWAY — Volunteers are needed for the free income tax preparation and electronic filing help that’s been offered at the Norway Public Library for the past 10 years.
The service is for low to moderate income residents of Norway, South Paris and surrounding towns, and may have to be discontinued if more volunteers aren’t available.

The program is looking for people who prepare their own taxes on tax return software, are in the area through tax season and are available either Friday or Saturday February through mid-April.
Last year, volunteers assisted approximately 600 taxpayers, including preparing and filing electronically both federal and Maine state income tax returns, as well as answering a wide variety of questions. Return preparation included assisting those who only needed to file a state return, to receiving Property Tax Fairness credit or the Sales Tax Credit, or both.
The free no strings attached tax preparation program is presented by AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. The program is available to low to moderate income tax payers or all ages, with special attention to those 50 and over. There is no requirement that someone be a member of AARP in order to take advantage of the program or to volunteer.
Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage. To volunteer or learn more, contact District Coordinator Joan Jagolinzer at jagolinzer@gwi.net or go to www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer.

PHOTO: Volunteers help area residents prepare and file their taxes. (Submitted photo)