Need help with your taxes? AARP to the rescue! AARP Tax Aid is free to seniors

By Judie Holcomb-Pack It may only be January, but we all know that April 15 is looming ahead and that can only mean one thing: it’s tax season. Time to gather up W2s, investment income statements, receipts for possible deductible expenses, donations to charity, and other necessary information. For a quick list of all documentation you will need to gather and bring to your tax preparer, go to https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-01-2011/important-tax-documents.html. For some older adults with limited income, such as just Social Security and perhaps a small pension, there is a maximum amount you can earn and not have to file taxes. Consult your tax preparer to determine your status. For those who need assistance filing their taxes, AARP provides help for taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. This service, through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge. You do not need to be a member of AARP  to use this service. They will even send your return electronically so that you will receive your refund faster. Since 1968, Tax-Aide IRS-certified volunteers have helped over 80 million taxpayers receive all the credits and deductions they’re entitled to. Their volunteers are recertified every...