You may not be able to get your taxes down to Mitt Romney territory.
But — thanks to the Westport Human Services Department — seniors and low-to-moderate income households may lower their tax burden down to a reasonable number.
At the very least, they won’t have the stress of doing their taxes all by themselves.
While Mitt Romney has a host of accountants and attorneys helping him, Westporters can take advantage of the annual no-cost, full-service AARP/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance program.
Tax preparation and electronic filing of state and federal taxes are offered at 2 locations, beginning next Wednesday (February 1). The program ends April 16.
Wednesday appointments are available at the Senior Center (9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.); call 203-341-5099. Monday appointments are available at Town Hall (2:30 to 6:30 p.m.); call 203-341-1050.
Last year, thanks to the Human Services/AARP partnership, almost 300 returns were prepared and filed (almost all electronically). Over $200,000 in refunds we returned to local residents.
More information may be obtained by calling the Westport Human Services Department at 203-341-1050.
