The Villages AARP Tax-Aide program will be preparing tax returns for free again this tax year. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a senior to use the free service. Tax-Aide volunteers are certified by the IRS and will be preparing tax returns starting Jan. 27. The website (www.villagestaxaide.com) will open for appointment at 8 a.m. Jan. 3.
Tax-Aide will also make in-person appointments for those who cannot use or don’t have access to a computer as follows:
• Jan 4 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at La Hacienda Recreation Center
• Jan 5 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Colony Cottage Recreation Center
• Jan 6 (8 a.m. to noon) at Paradise Recreation Center
• Jan 7 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Colony Cottage Recreation Center
• Jan 8 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) at Colony Cottage Recreation Center