Princeton Public Library will host AARP Tax Aide Assistance

Seniors and people of low and moderate income can get free help preparing and filing their federal and New Jersey state electronic taxreturns at through the AARP Foundation's Tax–Aide program. The help is available by appointment on Monday mornings, from Feb. 6 to April 9.

This assistance is for individual returns only. The AARP Tax-Aide program does not handle complex returns. For best results, participants should bring a copy of last year’s return, as well as documentation for all current year income and expenses that may be deductible. These should be official documents for income (a W-2, 1099, Social Security year-end report or retirement account statement).

Those seeking help should also bring a list of expenses and charitable donations for which they can provide receipts and other back-up documentation if ever requested by the IRS. In many cases, a local pharmacy can provide a print-out of all medications and their cost.

Appointments (typically one hour) will be scheduled for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon. To schedule, call 609.924.9529, ext 220.