AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Financial Assistance · Maine · Free

Free tax preparation help for taxpayers, especially those 50+. Operates February-April. Worth contacting for anyone facing eviction, utility shutoff, or a sudden out-of-pocket prescription cost they can't cover. Phone-based intake is often faster than online for seniors without computer access; most state agencies offer both. SSDI back pay can be substantial — the application takes 3-5 months on average, but benefits date back to the disability onset. Open at no cost to Maine seniors and the families...

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