CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The AARP Tax-Aide program is again offering free income tax help to people of all ages in the Sugarloaf area. Certified volunteers will prepare income tax returns for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes. You do not need to be more than 60 years of age or a member of AARP to qualify for this free service.

All AARP volunteer tax preparers are trained and certified annually by the IRS and will prepare and e-file state of Maine and federal income tax returns free of charge.

The program does not have income limits; instead, the complexity of the return dictates whether it can be prepared.

The program will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Friday, Feb. 5, in the Begin Family Community Room at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center. Call 207-246-2157 to schedule an appointment.

Bring the following items:

• Social Security cards and dates of birth for everyone on the tax return;

• A photo ID;

• W-2 forms, 1098 forms or other wage statements;

• 1099s for interest and dividend income;

• Routing information for direct deposit (copy of blank check);

• A copy of last year’s tax return;

• For those qualifying for child/dependent care credit, bring the child care provider’s address and tax I.D. number;

• Information about college expenses or interest on college loans;

Also, for those who itemize deductions, bring:

• Health insurance, medical expenses, property and excise taxes, mortgage interest and charitable contributions;

• Health insurance information for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents. If purchased through the marketplace, bring Form 1095-A. If not full coverage, information on monthly coverage and/or exemptions from IRS or from marketplace/exchange. (Note: report any premium tax credit received this year)