Tax-Aide is again available for low- and middle-income residents of the area. The emphasis of this program may be for senior citizens, but people of all ages are encouraged to make use of this service to cope with the annual tax filings.

The Tax-Aide Service is a national partnership between the AARP Foundation and the IRS to provide free tax assistance. This service files federal and state income tax returns in addition to the Minnesota property tax , rent credit returns and Recovery Rebate Credits. Services do not include tax assistance for businesses, farms or people who do not reside in Minnesota However, there is an exception for Minnesota residents who pay taxes in Iowa.

This year all returns will be electronically filed. This will result in much faster refunds to the taxpayers.

Bruce Owens, local AARP Tax-Aide supervisor, said this is the sixth year this service has been sponsored by Senior Resources of Freeborn County and operated by a group of volunteers.

The Tax-Aide service is by appointment only and available on Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m., Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The regular part of this program will end on Tuesday, April 14. However, a limited number of tax counselors will be available by appointment after this date to finish returns that could not be completed during the regular tax season.

For more information about the Tax-Aide program, schedule an appointment, and find out which records will be required to file the returns, call Senior Resources at 377-7433.

The offices of Senior Resources are located at the Skyline Plaza via an outside access on the Front Street side of the building. There is a blue canopy over the access door.

Senior Resources is a non-profit agency with a mission to provide services to senior citizens which assist in their abilities to be independent, active and contributing members of the community.