CAMBRIDGE – Dorchester County AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free tax counseling and prepare Federal and Maryland tax returns beginning Feb. 3 at the Dorchester County Library in Cambridge. Tax prep and electronic filing are free for low-income individuals and senior citizens.

All taxpayers must call 443-417-3068 to make an appointment to drop off and pick up their tax documents. Scheduling will begin Jan. 2, 2024.

Trained counselors will review all tax documents at the first appointment. Clients will return at a second scheduled appointment time to review and pick up their completed returns and supporting documents. Clients should be prepared to answer a series of tax-related questions when calling to schedule an appointment.

All clients will need to get a pre-appointment packet, available at the library. Completing the packet in advance will reduce the time needed to fill out the required paperwork.

Clients can now complete paperwork from home. AARP volunteers hope to offer more appointments with this change in procedure.

This free service will be offered beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Feb. 3 through April 9.

AARP tax-aide volunteers take training throughout January and will be ready to handle most tax issues for middle and low-income families as well as senior citizens. Membership in AARP is not required.

All taxpayers must bring: 

• Personal identification for themselves 
• Social Security cards for anyone claimed on the return
• 2022 tax return 
• Any tax correspondence received from the IRS or State
• 2023 supporting tax documents