Tax Assistance Volunteers Sought, Dec. 4

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is seeking volunteers to support the Bandon, Lakeside and North Bend sites to help Oregon taxpayers who are seeking assistance for preparing and filing their 2014 tax returns. Volunteers learn new skills while giving back to their communities. Previous experience is not required to be a volunteer. In addition to general tax assistance, there is also a need for grass-roots leadership, on-site greeters, and those who can provide tax help in Spanish. Free training is scheduled for mid-January 2015. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers must complete a tax preparation workshop from the Internal Revenue Service prior to working with taxpayers. They are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses such as mileage. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has grown tremendously since its inaugural team of just four volunteers in 1968. In 2014, 35,000 compassionate volunteers at over 5,000 sites nationwide provided 2.6 million people with free tax help. Taxpayers who used AARP Foundation Tax-Aide received $1.3 billion in income tax refunds and more than $257 million in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs). For more information, visit www.aarp.org/taxaide or call 1-888-OURAARP (1-888-687-2277). For local information, or to volunteer, call Fain at 541-297-3722. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS.