Tax Assistance Resources
Accessing Tax Assistance

Taking the Confusion Out of Tax Returns
Regardless of whether you owe taxes, everyone is required to file personal income tax returns. Knowing what forms to complete and what deductions and credits may be available to you can be confusing. However, a number of resources are available to help answer personal income tax questions and assist older adults in filing tax returns.

Tax Assistance Resources
The following publications offer guidance for filing personal income tax returns and help in answering some of the main questions of concern to older adults.

• Older Americans' Tax Guide
  Published by the Internal Revenue Service
• Topics for Seniors & Retirees
  Published by the Internal Revenue Service
• Dependent Care Credit (if you are caring for a spouse)
  Provided by the Internal Revenue Service
• AARP Tax Aide
  Provided by the American Association of Retired Persons

Accessing Tax Assistance
You can also get personal assistance in filing your taxes through:

• Free Tax Preparation for You by Volunteers
  Internal Revenue Service
• AARP Tax-Aide Sites
  American Association of Retired Persons

Contact the Aging Institute for more information on tax assistance resources or
e-mail us your questions.