Agency Details:

With the help of dedicated volunteers, the Marin AARP Tax-Aide program provides free tax counseling and preparation services to low and middle income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older.

Our success in Marin County for 2009 allowed us to prepare 2,289 tax returns at our 5 AARP locations that resulted in refunds of almost $1.42 million dollars and another 247 tax returns at special Saturday sites managed by United Way's Earn It - Keep It - Save It campaign in partnership with Community Action Marin. Our goal for 2010 is to help even more local residents in preparing their tax returns and assisting in solving tax issues that may arise.

Description:
Marin AARP Tax-Aide provides a comprehensive tax-help and preparation service for residents of Marin county. Our sites are open during the tax season each year beginning on February 1st and ending on April 15th. Tax Preparation assistance includes electronic filing (e-file), a fast and convenient method for filing both federal and state taxes. Low and middle income residents of all ages are welcome to take advantage of this free service.

The Tax-Aide program's funding sources include the Internal Revenue Service, AARP Foundation, and private contributions. Marin county residents graciously volunteer their time each year to make this program a success. Teaming with the United Way of the Bay Area and local non-profit partners gives us an opportunity to reach out further to residents of Marin with extended advertising of our services to community leaders and agencies.

We have five convenient sites to serve Marin County: Mill Valley Community Center, San Rafael Community Center, Fairfax Library, Novato Human Needs Center, The Center for Volunteer Leadership near Northgate, plus special Saturday events in Pt. Reyes Station, Hamilton Field in Novato, and Pickleweed Center of San Rafael.

History:
AARP Tax-Aide evolved from a need that the national AARP organization recognized to assist low and middle income taxpayers as the tax preparation process became more and more difficult and complex for retirees. Tax-Aide now provides help to any and all taxpayers within income guidelines.

AARP Tax-Aide is the largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service in the country. Volunteers see the direct, immediate benefit of helping others, plus knowing they are making a positive contribution toward helping their neighbors.

Over 32,000 Tax-Aide volunteers committed their time and talents to help this past year in the U.S. With your help our volunteer base in Marin County can grow and support the needs of our community.

Contact person: Don Gregory, District Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

PO Box 857 Tiburon, CA 94920

Web Site: http://www.aarp.org/money/taxaide/

Last updated on October 14, 2009