As tax season approaches, Assemblyman Mark John (R,C-Webster) wishes to inform seniors of free tax-preparation services available throughout the district. Free tax-preparation services are being offered by the AARP at several area senior and community centers.
“In addition to the financial pressures presented by taxes, the time and stress associated with tax preparation can be a toll on many taxpayers who cannot afford to pay an accountant or a tax- preparation program,” said Johns. “For those in need of assistance, guidance and financial advice, programs offered by AARP and the Empire Justice Center are timely resources for our area seniors and struggling working families.”
Seniors are encouraged to call AARP to schedule an appointment at the following senior centers within the 135th Assembly district:
Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Drive – Mondays and Wednesdays – Call 872-7101
Penfield Senior Center, 1985 Baird Road – Wednesdays – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Call 340-8655 Perinton Senior Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road – Thursday – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Call 223-1617
East Rochester Senior Center, 120 West Commercial StreetFridays – 9 a.m. to noon – Call 385-3643
Last year, AARP helped prepare tax returns for more than 1,700 seniors in the 135th Assembly District. Although the AARP tax-preparation program is targeted to assist seniors, all are welcome.
Questions and inquiries can often be answered by the IRS or New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. For federal tax matters, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040, for forms 1-800-829-3676, or visit www.irs.gov. For New York State tax matters, call (518) 457-5181, for forms (518) 457-5431, or visit www.nystax.gov.
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