The income-tax filing deadline is in April, and if you can’t afford professional help with your tax return, free assistance is available. The A-A-R-P Foundation’s Tax-Aide Program offers no-cost services in Arkansas preparing federal and state tax returns. Joe Irwin with Tax-Aide in Fort Smith says most people’s taxes used to be a simple matter, but not any more
Irwin says Tax-Aide will be available at 20 locations across Arkansas this season, including senior centers, libraries and community centers. To find a Tax-Aide site in your area, go to w-w-w-dot-a-a-r-p-dot-o-r-g / findtaxhelp or call 1-888-A-A-R-P-N-O-W (1-888-227-7669). The dates and times each site is open will vary by site.