Free Tax Counseling Available At Four Locations

Free tax counseling and preparation for Pennsylvania taxpayers with low and moderate incomes – particularly those age 60 and older — is available from AARP tax aides at four Potter County locations. First session in this Wednesday (Feb. 2) in Ulysses, weather-permitting.

Help is available for personal income tax returns (federal, state, local) and property tax/rent rebates as follows:

• Ulysses Senior Center, Wednesday, Feb. 2; Wednesday, Feb. 16; March 2 and March 16, 9 am to 2 pm; call 848-9880 for an appointment.
• Coudersport Senior Center, Wednesday, Feb 9; Feb. 23; March 9; March 23 and March 30, 9 am to 2 pm; call 274-7887 for an appointment.
• Galeton Senior Center, Thursday, Feb 10; Feb. 24; March 10 and March 24, 9 am to 2 pm; call 435-7702 for an appointment.
• Shinglehouse Senior Center, Tuesday, Feb 8; Feb. 22; March 8 and March 22, 9 am to 2 pm; call 697-7178 for an appointment.

Those using this free service are asked to bring documents and records, such as Social Security card, a copy of last year’s return, W-2 forms, unemployment compensation statements, receipts, canceled checks and rent/property tax receipts.