Annual AARP free tax assistance program begins Jan. 28 at West Plains locations

The annual AARP Free Tax-aide assistance program will begin Jan. 28 at three locations on the West Plains.

AARP Tax-aide, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. The program’s mission is to provide free basic tax return preparation for low-to-moderate income and elderly taxpayers. This includes taxpayers with disabilities, limited English proficiency and the military.

To participate in the program, the following information is required at the time of the appointment: 2017 tax return...