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 sessions are this week in  Shinglehouse, Coudersport and Galeton.

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

• Ulysses Senior Center, 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.