Free tax help is available for residents of Colby and the surrounding area by simply making an appointment with an American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) tax preparer. These IRS certified volunteers provide free tax counseling and preparation services to millions of low- and middle-income taxpayers.
Colby Community College students Luke Olsen and Shawna Goossen were two of approximately 12 volunteers who recently completed a three-day tax preparer training seminar on the CCC campus conducted by Ardis Stark, AARP/TCE District Coordinator.
Olsen and Goossen are majoring in business at CCC.
“This is a great service learning project,” said division chair Bob Selby. “The students completed the training enabling them to provide tax preparer services for students, faculty, staff and community members. There is no charge for this service. Those interested in receiving free tax counseling and preparation help can contact me at the college to set up an appointment.”
“Our volunteers do not charge for their services,” said Stark. “We have AARP tax preparers in Colby, St. Francis, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Jennings and Atwood. Residents in those towns can contact me at (785) 626-9639 for a list of certified tax preparers. For those who cannot leave their homes, arrangements may be made to have the volunteers come to them.”
Although the emphasis of the program is on those who are at least 60 years old, the certified tax preparers are available to help to all low- and middle-income individuals.
“We have Internet access at all our sites,” said Stark. “We encourage filers to utilize the e-file option but will also facilitate completing paper returns.”
For more information or to set up an appointment, contact Bob Selby at (785) 460-552.
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