LIHU‘E — Free tax-preparation services are being offered for Kaua‘i residents at various locations across the island starting this month, according to an AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) press release. Preference will be given to those 60 and
LIHU‘E — Free tax-preparation services are being offered for Kaua‘i residents at various locations across the island starting this month, according to an AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) press release.
Preference will be given to those 60 and older, but all low- and middle-income taxpayers are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis, and electronic filing will be offered at each location as well, according to the release.
Those interested should bring last year’s tax paperwork and all forms affecting taxes, along with Social Security cards or proof of correct Social Security numbers.
No appointments are necessary for these dates and locations (all times are 9 a.m. to noon unless otherwise listed):
Hanapepe Recreation Center, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23; Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Feb. 18 and March 4; Kaumakani Neighborhood Center, Feb. 16 and March 2; Koloa Neighborhood Center, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24; Kekaha Neighborhood Center, Feb. 17 and March 3; Waimea Neighborhood Center, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25; Koloa Community/School Library, March 10, March 17 and March 24, March 31 and April 7, noon to 3 p.m.; Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Feb. 17 and March 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center, Feb. 9, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 18, March 25, April 1, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The following times, dates and locations are by appointment only, with appointments of one hour each for single or joint filers: Princeville Community Center, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10, March 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call Marjorie, 826-0122 or 634-6550; and Regency At Puakea (senior apartments in Puhi), 2130 Kaneka St. near Home Depot and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, most Saturdays from Feb. 6 to April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call Charlie, 241-1474 or 635-4028.
For more information, call the Kaua‘i AARP office, 246-4500 weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
