The AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program from Feb. 1 through April 17. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Since its inception, the program has served more than 50 million taxpayers.
When is the deadline for AARP Foundation tax aide?
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and remote tax assistance free of charge to anyone, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older or who have low to moderate income. The IRS has just announced that it is extending the tax-filing deadline to May 17.
How does the AARP Foundation help older adults?
AARP Foundation, AARP’s charitable affiliate, helps vulnerable older adults build economic opportunity and social connectedness. AARP helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities through nationwide, state and community efforts. Check out what’s happening in your state
Where can I get free tax help in Washington State?
Almost anyone can receive free assistance. Those with particularly complex issues and complicated returns are encouraged to seek professional services. “Every year, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program helps tens of thousands of Washingtonians with free tax preparation,” said Doug Shadel, AARP Washington State Director.
AARP Foundation also offers free tax assistance, with special attention to people age 60 and older, through its Tax-Aide program. More than 35,000 volunteers help more than 2.6 million taxpayers file their federal, state and local tax returns each year.
Do you need a 1040 for a senior tax return?
Taxpayers with straightforward tax situations should need to file only Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR with no additional schedules. The senior tax return form generally follows the familiar 1040, albeit with slightly larger type for older eyes.
Why is there a 1040 SR tax form?
Congress mandated the 1040-SR because the previous simplified return, Form 1040-EZ, didn’t accommodate some typical items for older taxpayers, such as Social Security benefits, IRA distributions, and pension and annuity payments. As such, older filers had to fill out the more complex 1040 form even though their returns weren’t complicated.