AARP Tax Aide Programs

AARP Pennsylvania Office

AARP Tax Aide

Tax preparation assistance for people with low to moderate income. Program especially focuses on helping seniors and low-income individuals receive all the deductions and credits to which they are entitled. AARP Tax-Aide sites are located in places convenient for taxpayers, such as senior centers, libraries and malls. During the off-season, the program continues to provide on-line tax counseling. Click here to search for a site near you.

30 North Third Street
Suite 750
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Eligibility: People of all ages with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older

Hours: Call for information

AARP Pennsylvania Office

AARP Tax Aide

601 East Street, North West
Washington, D. C., PA 20049

Eligibility: People of all ages with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older

Hours: Call for information

Butler County Human Services

Butler County Senior Centers, Tanglewood Center - AARP

Assistance with completion of federal, state and local income tax. This location serves as a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help to people with low and moderate income, with special attention given to those age 60 or older. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

10 Austin Avenue
Lyndora, PA 16045

Eligibility: People who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Hours: Tuesdays 9AM-2:45PM

Cumberland County Aging & Community Services

NOTE: as of July 24, 2020 Due to covid-19 directives, this service is OPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY. Calls will be returned during normal business hours. The phone number is 717-240-6110. If you need to speak with someone in the protective services department, please follow the instructions provided on the voicemail. We will resume normal operations when directed to do so. Updated information will be posted to the PA2-1-1 website and social media platforms. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ---- Assistance with completing government forms such as PACE and Property Tax and Rent Rebate.

1100 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17015

Eligibility: Property Tax Info: - Resident of Pennsylvania - Annual income does not exceed $35,000 (count only 50% of your income from social security and/or railroad retirement benefits) - Age 65 or older, or a widow or widower age 50 or older - Age 18 to 64 and are permanently disabled according to the Social Security disability guidelines - Paid rent or property taxes (even individuals who live in facilities or subsidized housing can qualify for rebates)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Easton Area Community Center

**NOTES** Not offering in person tax preparation this year however they are making alternative arrangements. Click here for updated information Community center offers after-school programs, arts instruction, athletic programs, literacy instruction, recreation/leisure activities, substance abuse education/prevention, tutoring and homework help for children and adolescents. Offer a Children Food Program through PA Department of Education. Provide any youth through the age of 18 dinner during the school year (do not have to be a member). Mon-Fri: Year-round dinner provided to anyone under 18 at 5:30pm Mon-Thurs: 5pm dinner provided from 6/23 to 8/13 to adults and children

901 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042

Eligibility: Youth, ages 5 through 18

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm (during school year)
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm (summer camp hours)

First Baptist Church of Franklin

First Baptist Church of Franklin - AARP - Tax Preparation Assistance

Offering free tax preparation services. IRS trained and certified tax counselors help individuals prepare basic tax forms and standard schedules as well as property tax/rent rebate forms. Offered by SVP of Venango County in conjunction with the AARP Tax-Aide Program

1041 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Hours: All tax assistance is by appointment only. For appointments at First Baptist Church, call 1-814-346-1827. Appointments on Thursdays and Fridays, 2/11/21 through 4/15/21 (closed Good Friday to 4/2/21) For appointments at the Cranberry Mall, call 1-814-346-1610. Appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2/16/21 to 4/14/21. For appointments in Titusville, call 1-814-827-2188 (preparer's home number)

Internal Revenue Service

AARP Mars U.P. Church

AARP tax appointment.

232 Crowe Ave
Mars, PA 16046

Eligibility: Seniors (60 and older) and low-income adults (generally $50,000 or less in annual income)

Internal Revenue Service

AARP Site - Cranberry Hope Lutheran Church

AARP Tax Site that helps individuals get there taxes done.

8070 Rowan Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Hours: Monday 9:00 AM-2:45 PM

Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Outreach Service Worker - Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Mr. Howard McIntosh is a contracted Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging Outreach Consultant who serves as a valuable referral resource to older adults living in Lackawanna County. Mr. McIntosh visits local Senior Community Centers throughout the county routinely or by appointment. The schedule below lists the days and locations when Mr. McIntosh will be available to help older adults with a variety of rent rebate, PACE and LIHEAP paperwork. Mr. McIntosh is also available, upon request, to make home visits. Mr. McIntosh will be available from 9 AM-11 AM at the following sites each month: First Wednesday-South Side Active Older Adult Community Center First Thursday-West Side Active Older Adult Community Center Second Friday-Dunmore Senior Center Third Thursday-Carbondale Active Older Adult Community Center Third Friday-Abington Senior Center Fourth Wednesday-Mid-Valley Active Older Adult Community Center Please contact Mr. McIntosh to make an appointment at 570-904-7792, or call the Lackawanna CountyArea Agency on Aging office at 570-963-6740 with any question you may have regarding this worthwhile service.

123 Wyoming Avenue
4th Floor
Scranton, PA 18503

Hours: As above.

Mifflin-Juniata Regional Services Corporation

Mifflin-Juniata Regional Services Corporation - Rent Rebate/tax Credit

Rent rebates and tax credit aid

249 West Third Street
Lewistown, PA 17044

Eligibility: Call for information

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Northeastern Senior Community Center

Offers a program of socialization, recreation, educational issues and health services as well as a daily nutritious meal.

131 Center Street
Mt. Wolf, PA 17347

Eligibility: Age 60+ or spouse regardless of age

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm

Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church - AARP Foundation Tax Aide Site

Assistance with completion of federal, state and local income tax. This location serves as an AARP Tax site. The program offers free tax help to people with low and moderate income, with special attention given to those age 60 or older. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

120 Sunset Drive
Butler, PA 16001

Eligibility: People who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Hours: Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm