Saturday, February 28th is “Maryland Tax Day”.  The special “Maryland Tax Day” is not for paying taxes but is an opportunity for low to middle-income Maryland residents to receive free assistance with their federal and state income tax preparation.  The IRS, the AARP Foundation and the state of Maryland have partnered together to offer free income tax assistance at 170 locations.  February 28th was designated “Maryland Tax Day” so that residents would be able to take advantage of the free service on that Saturday.  Specially trained volunteers will provide help with basic tax forms: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and other standardized forms.  These volunteers have been trained so that you will receive all the tax credits and deductions you would receive at a paid tax service.  Electronic filing is available.

There are two locations in the Southern Maryland area offering the free Saturday tax preparation service.  The Richard Clark Senior Center (1210 Charles Street) in La Plata, St. Charles County, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood Road) in Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The free service will be offered through April 15th on weekdays.  Times and locations vary, so please check their site for availability.  You can receive help from the Tax-Aide service online or by phone as well as visiting any of their physical locations.  If the Saturday hours or locations are not convenient for you, please access the Tax Aide website for a complete list of the locations offering the free service.

AARP Tax-Aide Program
For Information call: 1-888-227-7669
Online information: www.aarp.org/taxaide
Search for the nearest location to you: https://locator.aarp.org/vmis/sites/tax_aide_locator_adv.jsp