News from the Public Information Contacts: Linda Van Zandt / Joanne
Vuoso / Lisa Krueger 908.231.7020
publicinfo@co.somerset.nj.us
February 1, 2012
Volunteers Ready to
Help Out This Tax Season
Appointments Available Through April 15
Volunteer tax
counselors have been trained to assist
After
passing the IRS and AARP tests, these volunteers are ready to help low- and
middle-income residents prepare their tax returns. Special emphasis is placed
on helping senior citizens and residents with
disabilities.
All
volunteers have taken additional training in order to help county residents who
wish to file their returns electronically. E-filing enables taxpayers to obtain
a more rapid refund if they have money coming back to them.
Tax-preparation
volunteers will be working at locations around the county. Six sites – in
Hillsborough, Raritan, Manville, Bridgewater, Franklin and Green Brook – have
been designated for e-filing.
In
2011, approximately 2,090 tax returns were filed with the assistance of county
volunteers.
To
take advantage of this free service this year, gather up all the required
documents – W-2 forms, bank, broker and Social Security statements, medical and
other expenses, and a copy of your last year’s returns – and call the Somerset
County Office of Volunteer Services at (908) 541-5710 for an
appointment.
The
program runs through April 15 and is by appointment only.