Are you good with numbers?

Source: AARP.org

Are you good with numbers?

If you enjoy working with numbers and helping others, you may be interested in learning more about the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteer Opportunities across Iowa. 

AARP Tax-Aide was established in 1968 to help older persons complete their tax returns—a process which can be daunting and costly.  A national survey has found that roughly half of the nation's adult population lacks the most basic skills to prepare a tax return.  The tax laws are complex, and often persons with limited means end up using a significant portion of a refund simply to have their taxes prepared.  Trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help persons with low- and middle-income maximize their legal deductions and credits, resulting in tangible economic benefits to them.  The program began with four volunteers, who served 100 persons that season; in 2004, the program had grown to over 32,000 volunteers, who assisted 1.88 million persons at sites throughout the United States, including 30,000 persons in Iowa.

AARP Tax-Aide is administered through the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS.  The AARP Foundation is AARP's affiliated charity.  Foundation programs provide security, protection and empowerment for low-income older persons in need.
Today, AARP Tax-Aide is an important part of AARP's commitment to community service, helping to improve communities by providing this valuable service and offering volunteers meaningful, satisfying community service roles.  In a recent survey, 96 percent of AARP Tax-Aide volunteers were satisfied with their experience.  Many stay with the program year after year—many for more than 15 years.

Look online for more information about volunteering, or contact Roger Franke, Iowa Tax-Aide State Coordinator by email at Iowa-Tax-Aide@mchsi.com or 563.355.5517.