Jan 4, 2016 2 min read

Free tax returns for 2015 will be completed for senior citizens 60 and older and low-income taxpayers.

The service is provided through AARP by appointment only, Feb. 1 through April 13, at various sites. Volunteers have been trained and certified by the IRS and the state Department of Revenue, and are 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 2014 tax returns; all of their 2015 tax documents; the original stamped 2015 property tax receipts; a voided personal check for direct deposit of refunds and rebate; and personal identification and Social Security card. Completed returns will be filed electronically to the IRS and the state. The property tax/rent rebate and local wage returns need to be mailed.

Rental income, depreciations, farms, business, amended returns from previous years and any complex returns must be completed by a paid professional.

Appointments are being accepted at the following sites:

• Heritage Public Library, 52 Fourth St., McDonald – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3 to April 13. Call 724-926-8400 and ask for Becky.

• McDonald/Cecil Senior Center, Route 50, Millers Run Road, Cecil – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 1 to April 12. Call 724-743-1827 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays and ask for Naomi.

• Presbyterian Senior Care Center, 880 S. Main St., Washington – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 5 to April 8. Call 724-250-4993 and ask for Karen.

For more information, contact Albert Dascenzo, AARP counselor for Southwestern Pennsylvania, at 724-745-1445 or nickelplate@verizon.net.