Jan 22, 2014 2 min read

Free tax return completion for 2013 is available to senior citizens 60 and older and low-income taxpayers by appointment Feb. 3 through April 11 through AARP’s TCE program.

The volunteer preparer has been trained and certified by the IRS and the state Department of Revenue, and is able to complete federal and state tax returns, property tax and rent rebate forms, and local wage-tax forms.

Taxpayers must bring a copy of their 2012 tax returns; all of their 2013 tax documents; original stamped 2013 property tax receipts; a voided personal check for direct deposit of refunds and rebate; and photo identification and Social Security card for all individuals listed on the tax return. Individuals should arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment. Those who are unable to keep their appointment are asked to cancel.

Completed returns will be electronically filed to the IRS and the state. State property tax/rent rebate and local wage returns need to be mailed by the taxpayer.

Appointments are available at the following sites:

• Heritage Public Library, 52 Fourth St., McDonald, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 5 to April 2. Call the library at 724-926-8400 and ask for Becky to schedule an appointment.

• McDonald/Cecil Senior Center, Route 50, Millers Run Road, Cecil, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 3 to April 10. Call 724-743-1827 daily between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and ask for Naomi to schedule an appointment.

• Presbyterian SeniorCare Center, 880 S. Main St., Washington, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday, Feb. 7 to April 11. Call 724-250-4993 and ask for Karen to schedule an appointment.

Forms for rental income, depreciation, farm, business and amended return from previous years and any complex returns will not be completed at any of these sites. These types of returns need to be completed by a paid professional tax preparer.

For more information, call Albert Dascenzo, AARP tax aide counselor, at 724-745-1445.