Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed for Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program

            YOUNGWOOD, PA – The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (TCE) needs volunteers, age 55 and older, to help people file their tax returns.

            Tax-aide volunteers provide free assistance to taxpayers who cannot afford professional tax help, particularly those who file simple tax returns.  Volunteers assist low income, elderly, non-English speaking and persons with disabilities.  The taxes are completed at sites throughout the county. 

            Volunteers attend a six-day training session that is conducted by the Internal Revenue Service and specially trained volunteer instructors.  The training, which begins in December, includes testing of volunteers to ensure accurate service to TCE taxpayers.  All volunteers must achieve a minimum score on the open book test to serve as a TCE assistant.

            For more information or to participate, call the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at Westmoreland County Community College at 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4213.

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