AARP tax prep available

Tax season is on the minds of many in Dare County, and not everyone is up to the task without some expert help.  The AARP Foundation provides free tax preparation and e-filing services for both Federal and State income tax returns.  Appointments can be made through the Baum Center at 252-475-5637 for every Monday and Thursday through April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..  Services are intended for all low and middle income taxpayers.

North Carolina has 110 Tax Aide sites, with more than 1,200 volunteers, who must pass a test each year to be certified to work for the program.  This program has been around for more than 40 years and was used nationwide by more than two million taxpayers last year.  The program is not limited to seniors.