Tax help available from AARP in Westmoreland County

The AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly program will begin in February with volunteers from Westmoreland County Community College’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helping to prepare simple tax returns for lower income, elderly residents and people with disabilities. It’s part of the AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers free tax help to people who cannot afford professional assistance.

Taxpayers should bring their accurate records, income, interest and dividend statements, and copies of last year’s federal and state tax returns when they seek help.

The tax program services will be offered on a limited basis this year, because of the pandemic. If a spouse cannot be present, written permission and their ID are required per AARP.

All CDC guidelines will be followed. Masks are mandatory and social distancing will be enforced. Individuals should not arrive more than five minutes early for an appointment.

All tax preparations will be done by appointment only; no walk-ins will be permitted.

Assistance will be offered beginning in February at the following locations:

Delmont

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, by appointment only, Feb. 11 and 25, March 11 and 25, and April 8 at Cloverleaf Community Center, 200 Cloverleaf Circle. Info: 412-394-8959.

Greensburg-Youngwood

8 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Maplewood United Presbyterian Church, 108 Woodland Road. Info: 724-633-7278.

Harrison City

9 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, Fridays at Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City. Info: 724-744-4414, extension 0

Irwin-North Huntingdon

8 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Agnes Church, Resurrection Hall, 11400 St. Agnes Lane, North Huntingdon. Info: 724-420-3961.

Jeannette

9 a.m.–noon, by appointment only, Wednesdays at Jeannette Center for Active Adults, Gaskill and Third streets, Jeannette. Info: 724-527-3200.

Latrobe

8:30 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, Mondays and Wednesdays at Westmoreland County Community College. 130 Depot St., Latrobe. Info: 724-572-7009.

Monessen

8:30-11:30 a.m, Wednesdays at Monessen Senior Center, 1925 S. Grand Blvd., Monessen. Info: 724-684-6105.

Mt. Pleasant

8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Mt. Pleasant Senior Center, 424 Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. Info: 724-547-4594.

Murrysville

8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 4 and 18, March 4 and 18 and April 1 at Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave., Murrysville. Info: 412-394-8959.

Trafford

8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28 and April 11 at St. Regis Catholic Church, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford. Info: 412-394-8959.

West Newton

8:30-11:30 a.m., Mondays at West Newton Senior Center, 103 E. Main St., West Newton. Info: 724-872-4976.