Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers will be available from AARP Tax-Aide at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 Northeast Creek Way on Tuesdays, Feb. 1 through April 12. The help will be provided between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation offered in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service. Those attending do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service. There are no age limitations, but special attention is given to those age 60 and older. Since returns are filed electronically, refunds can be received in as little as 10 days.

Call 425-392-2381 to schedule an appointment.

Those visiting a Tax-Aide site are asked to bring a copy of their last year’s return, all W-2, and 1099 forms including SSA-1099 for Social Security benefits paid, 1099-G unemployment payments, property tax records if applicable, all receipts and canceled checks if itemizing, Social Security cards for yourself and dependents, and if applicable, dependent care provider information including their name and ID number.

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers have gone through a rigorous training program offered in conjunction with the IRS and have the knowledge to take advantage of many of the provisions of the tax code.

Last year, more than 1,000 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service helped more than 56,000 Washington residents file their personal income tax returns. The program is offered at more than 200 senior centers, libraries and other convenient locations in Washington.