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Update January 22, 2012: Here is a link to locations that are providing free tax services this year for seniors, low income individuals and others in need, from the American Association of Retired Persons: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/node/8479.
March 14, 2011 (San Diego's East County) -- Does Grandma need help with her taxes? Now there's help!
Under a State of California program, low-income individuals and people over age 60 are eligible for free help to complete simple federal and state income tax returns. Assistance is available through April 15, and is limited to full-year residents.
To find the nearest assistance center in San Diego County, visit www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/vita/sites.asp or contact the California Franchise Tax Board at (800) 540-3453.
If you wish to volunteer and help low-income and elderly individuals complete their tax returns, visit www.ftb.ca.gov/email/Volunteer_Application.asp or contact the Franchise Tax Board at volunteercoordinator@ftb.ca.gov.
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I asked Miriam to publish all
I asked Miriam to publish all the sites with the phone numbers, but she hasn't done it.
Volunteer Tax Preparer
I've added this year's sites (2012) to the top of the story.
Thanks. This sounds like a terrific resource.
Free Income Tax preparation
Seniors and low-income East County residents, get your taxes prepared free
with free E-file. Go to AARP Tax site and find a tax-aide site near you.
AARP.org
A volunteer Tax Preparer