Johns Announces Several Free Tax Prep Programs

March 26, 2013

With a few weeks until the April 15 deadline, Assemblyman Mark Johns (R,C,I-Webster) wishes to inform residents and seniors of free tax-preparation services available throughout the district. Free tax-preparation services are being offered by the AARP at several area senior centers and by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

“In addition to the financial pressures presented by taxes, the time and stress associated with tax preparation can take a toll on many taxpayers who cannot afford to pay an accountant or a tax-preparation program,” said Johns. “For those in need of assistance, guidance and financial advice, programs offered by the AARP and the IRS are timely resources for our area seniors and struggling working families.”

Seniors are encouraged to call the AARP to schedule an appointment at the following senior centers within the 135th Assembly District:

Penfield Senior Center, 1985 Baird Road
Wednesdays – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment – Call 340-8655

Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road
Thursdays – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment – Call 223-1617

East Rochester Senior Center, 120 West Commercial Street
Fridays – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by appointment – Call 385-3643

Webster Recreation Center, 150 Chiyoda Drive
Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment – Call 872-7103

Although the AARP tax-preparation program is targeted to assist seniors, all are welcome. IRS Free File allows taxpayers making less than $57,000 annually to file online for no cost. Those who wish to use Free File may do so at www.irs.gov/freefile.

Questions and inquiries can often be answered by the IRS or the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. For federal tax matters, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040, for forms 1-800-829-3676 or visit www.irs.gov. For New York State tax matters, call (518) 457-5181, for forms (518) 457-5431 or visit www.nystax.gov.

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