MID-HUDSON – Free tax preparation is once again available from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s IRS trained and certified volunteers through the Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition.
Last year, over 4,000 residents of Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties received help preparing and filing their taxes. This year, they hope to assist close to 8,000 individuals, seniors, and families file their tax returns.
To receive help, schedule an appointment through United Way’s Hudson Valley Region 2-1-1 Helpline (or by dialing 1-800-899-1479) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A call specialist will review eligibility, make an appointment, and provide directions to the appropriate tax site. This free tax preparation service is provided to all those who are eligible thanks to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition members, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County and many other community partners.
The over 30 tax preparation locations are located throughout Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties and will be staffed by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, six days a week, including evenings and weekends from February 1st through April 14th. Assistance will be available for the hearing-impaired. The tax service is open to area residents of all ages who meet eligibility guidelines. AARP membership is not required.
In Dutchess, there are 14 free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites located in: Beacon, Dover Plains, Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Hyde Park, Millerton, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, and Wappinger Falls.
In Orange, there are 15 free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites located in: Chester, Cornwall, Goshen, Greenwood Lake, Middletown, Monroe, Montgomery, Newburgh, New Windsor, Pine Bush, Port Jervis, Walden, Warwick, and Washingtonville. In Putnam County the Tax-Aide volunteers provide assistance from two locations.
For additional information about the Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition, including volunteer opportunities, go to www.hv-cash.org or www.uwdor.org/hv-cash.
