Filing taxes is no one’s favorite activity. At Circle of Concern, we make the process a bit easier for our clients through a program partnership with AARP.
For the past 16 years, Circle has provided space to volunteer tax preparers through AARP Tax Aide. Volunteers offer free tax preparation services by appointment to our clients and people from surrounding communities.
Every Tuesday and Thursday in tax season, IRS-certified volunteers assist taxpayers with state and federal tax forms. The volunteers are knowledgeable about programs that might benefit Circle clients, such as a Missouri Property Tax Credit for people with incomes under $30,000 per year. All tax returns receive an independent review. As part of the free service, the preparers electronically file the returns with the IRS.
A longtime Circle volunteer coordinates the service. This year, 260 tax returns were filed by the volunteers on site at Circle.
Because paying a tax preparer may be out of reach for many Circle clients, we offer the program on site each year from early February until the tax deadline.
