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Are any tax preparation services available if cost is a factor?

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Are any tax preparation services available if cost is a factor?

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Low to moderate-income consumers may also qualify to have their taxes prepared for free. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation for taxpayers who earn $39,000 and below. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040. Also, seniors can also take advantage of the IRS-sponsored Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and AARP’s Tax-Aide programs. These programs provide free tax help to people age 60 and older. For more information on TCE call 1-800-829-1040. To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, call 1-888-227-7669. What else should I remember at tax time? Remember to safeguard any paperwork that includes personal and financial information – like your tax returns and forms – to protect yourself from identity theft. • Keep tax paperwork in a safe location. • Shred any documents that are no longer needed. • If you are filing online, make sure you have updated firewall, antivirus and spyware software installed on your computer. • Do not leave t