Need help with your taxes? Here are 8 places in Newport County lending a hand
The AARP Tax Aide program will again be offering free tax preparation help at eight sites in Newport County, beginning at some sites on Feb. 1. It is not necessary to be an AARP member to use these services. Help is free to low and moderate-income people of all ages.
The AARP Tax Aide program is the nation's largest free tax preparation service. All tax preparers pass an IRS certification test each year. Counselors are qualified to handle most common IRS schedules and forms. RI and some other state forms can also be prepared. Complex returns should be taken to paid preparers. All returns will be electronically filed for fast refund.
Due to Covid restrictions, in-person contact is limited, with most sites requiring appointments and drop off of tax information. Masks are required. Limited walk-ins are allowed in Middletown. Pre-appointment packets are available at some sites. Please pick up and complete the packet before your appointment.
The following sites will be open, with contact information noted.
Jamestown Senior Center
Start Date: Thursday, Feb. 16
Contact: 401-423-9804 or mconlon@jamestownri.net
Edward King House Senior Center
Start Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1
Contact: 401-846-7426 ext 4, katie.ekhsc@gmail.com
Newport Public Library
Start Date: Thursday, Feb. 2
Contact: Edward King House Senior Center,401-846-7426 ext. 4, katie.ekhsc@gmail.com
Martin Luther King Community Center
Start Date: Friday, Feb. 3
Contact: 401-846-4828, ext. 124, msaunders@mlkccenter.org
Salve Regina, McKillop Library
Start Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1
Contact: Call 401-341-2170 for instructions
Middletown Library
Start Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1
Contact: 401-684-1754, 100615462@aarpfoundation.org
Limited Walk-Ins accepted, but same day completion not guaranteed.
Mondays 12-3, Wednesdays 3-6, Saturdays 12:30-4
Middletown Senior Center
Start Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
Contact: 401-684-0159, 10054503@aarpfoundation.org
Limited Walk-Ins accepted, but same day completion not guaranteed.
Tuesdays 9-12
Portsmouth Senior Center
Start Date: Thursday, Feb. 2
Contact: call 401-683-4106 , or email pmpsc110@pmpsc.necoxmail.comfor instructions.
Tiverton Library
Contact: Call 401-835-4285, starting Thursday, Jan 26, between 10AM and 5PM, Mon-Fri for appointment and instructions.
This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: 8 places offering free tax services in Newport County
