Certified AARP TaxAide volunteers are available again this year to provide free tax form assistance to middle and low income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. All sites offere-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, Social Security cards, and if you want refunds direct deposited then bring your bank information, be sure to have the correct account numbers.Tax help will be available during the times and days listed at the following locations from February through April. Do not call the sites unless a phone number is noted below. For a TaxAide site near you, you can also call 1-888-AARPNOW.LEHIGH COUNTY• Slatington Vigilant Fire Company Hall, East Church Street and South Walnut Street, Slatington, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 8. On-site appointments can be made during operations.CARBON COUNTYSign in as you arrive. First come, first served.• Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave., 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays starting Feb. 6• Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 S. Eighth St., 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays starting Feb. 7• Beaver Meadows Borough Hall, 100 E. Broad St. (Route 93), 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, starting Feb. 1• Penn Forest Township municipal building, 2010 Route 903, 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, starting Feb. 1• Gilbert Salem United Church of Christ, Corner of Long Mountain Road and Route 209, 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays, starting Feb. 2