National in Scope, Local in Touch.
Benefits You and Benefits Your Community
The Tax-Aide program in Eastern New York assisted Taxpayers in preparing over 25,000 tax returns this year. In doing so the taxpayers in these local communities received over $21 million in tax refunds, including $5.6 million in federal tax credits. AARP has over 600 volunteers, your friends and neighbors, working at 129 sites in eastern New York working to serve you.
This free confidential service is available to taxpayers with low- and middle income, with special attention to those 60 and older. The taxpayers we serve range in age from 18 to 80+ with 60% in the 60-79 age bracket. Annual household income is under $50,000 for 90% of our clients.
All the sites that support us doing taxes have strong bonds with their local community. Many libraries, community centers, religious organizations allow us to use their facilities to better serve the community.
Our Volunteers come from all walks of life, young and old. Our tax counselors are trained and certified each year through the joint sponsorship of the IRS and AARP Foundation. However, all volunteer positions on the volunteer team do not necessarily require certification. This includes people with administrative, marketing or computer skills. What about you? If you would like to volunteer fill out the Tax-Aide Prospective Volunteer Form or call our toll free number at 1-888-687-2277.
If you are unable to volunteer and would like to sponsor our effort via a donation please link to our Donation page
