AARP TaxAide volunteers are ready to help you with your 2023 income tax returns

Certified AARP TaxAide volunteers are available again this year to provide free tax preparation assistance to middle and low income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older.

All sites offer E-filing and direct deposit for any refunds.

In order to receive help filing your 2023 federal, state and local tax returns, taxpayers must bring copies of their 2022 tax returns for comparison, plus all income and deduction information for Tax Year 2023.

Taxpayers must bring photo ID, social security cards for yourself and any dependents.

If you want refunds direct deposited, please bring a check as proof of the correct account and routing numbers.

Tax help will be available during the times and days listed at the following locations from Feb. 6 through April 15.

For a TaxAide site near you, you can also call 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669).

• CARBON COUNTY: Appointments can be made by phone only. Call 610-824-7830 ext. 4511. Please note the hours have changed.

• Tuesdays starting Feb. 6: Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 S. 8th St., 18235. 1-4 p.m.

• Wednesdays, starting Feb. 7: Kidder Township Municipal Building, Route 1003 & Route 903. 9 a.m. to noon.

• Thursdays starting Feb. 8: Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave. 18071. 1-4 p.m.

To file for PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate

The Pa Department of Revenue will be available at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to file electronically for you.

Appointment only, call below for appointment.

• Weatherly Senior Center, 335 Third St. Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Friday, March 1.

Call 570-427-8175

• Lehighton Senior Center 243 S. 8th St. Friday, Feb. 16 and Monday, March 4.

Call 610-377-1530

• Panther Valley Senior Center 90 E. Catawissa St. Nesquehoning, Friday, Feb. 23 and Friday, March 8.

Call 570-669-9930.

• Palmerton Senior Center 501 Delaware Ave. Monday, Feb. 26 and Monday, March 11.

Call 610-826-4505

• Jim Thorpe/Penn Kidder Senior Center, 995 State Route 903 Friday, March 15 and Monday, March 18.

Call 570-325-4980.