Certified AARP TaxAide volunteers are available to provide free tax form assistance to middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. All sites offer e-filing and direct deposit for any refunds.

To receive help filing your 2016 federal, state and local tax returns or your Pennsylvania property tax and rent rebate applications, taxpayers must bring copies of their 2015 tax returns plus all income information, real estate tax receipts, any deduction information and health care enrollment information pertaining to 2016.Taxpayers must also bring photo ID and Social Security cards. If you want refunds direct deposited, bring your bank check to ensure volunteers have the correct account numbers.Tax help will be available during the times and days listed at the following locations through April. For a TaxAide site near you, call 1-888-AARPNOW.Lehigh County• Slatington Vigilant Fire Co. Hall, East Church Street and South Walnut Street, Slatington, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. On-site appointments can be made during operations.Carbon County• Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays.• Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 S. Eighth St., from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.• Beaver Meadows Borough Hall, 100 E. Broad St. (Route 93,) from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays.• Penn Forest Township municipal building, 2010 Route 903 from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays.Monroe County• Gilbert Salem United Church of Christ, Corner of Long Mountain Road and Route 209, from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays.