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February 2005 Monthly News

 

Free tax preparation assistance for Berkshire County elders
By Roger Suters, Community Services Director

From February 1 through April 15 free tax preparation assistance is available through the Tax-Aide Program sponsored by the AARP Foundation for all middle and low-income taxpayers, with special attention 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 sites 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 – COA Senior Center, 909 South Street (413-528-1881) 9 a.m.-noon on Fridays

Lee – COA 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