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-- Programs and Services -- Contact Information Free tax preparation assistance for Berkshire County elders
Until April 15 free tax preparation assistance is available for all middle and low-income taxpayers through the Tax-Aide Program sponsored by the AARP Foundation. Special attention will be given to those aged 60 and older. Volunteers have been trained in cooperation with the IRS and will assist in filling out tax forms, with an option to file electronically. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service.
Listed below are the Berkshire County Councils on Aging offering this service, the schedule volunteers will be available, and telephone numbers for making appointments:
Dalton
– Community House, 400 Main Street (413-684-2000)
Various weekdays and times
Great Barrington
– Senior Center, 909 South Street (413-528-1881)
9 a.m.-noon on Fridays
Lee
– Senior Center, 45 Railroad Street (413-243-5545)
9 a.m.-noon on alternate Thursdays
Lenox
– Community Center, 65 Walker Street (413-637-5535)
9 a.m.-noon on alternate Thursdays
North Adams
– Spitzer Senior Center, 116 Ashland Street (413-662-3125)
9 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays
Pittsfield
– Froio Senior Center, 330 North Street (413-499-9346)
9 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Williamstown
– Harper Center, 118 Church Street (413-458-8250)
6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Tuesdays & 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.
For additional information, please contact Elder Services Information and Referral Department at 413-499-0524 or toll free at 1-800-544-5242.