If you're under pressure to get your taxes filed before tomorrow's deadline, the Onondaga County Public Library might be able to help. For the past five years, the Library has been taking appointments to help people file their taxes, free of charge.At the Petit Branch of the library today and tomorrow, people have booked up appointments to meet with representatives of AARP to have their taxes filed in appointments that take no longer than one hour. However, most appointments last between 30-45 minutes.
The library is buzzing with people today, and library representatives told NCC News it's normal to have the place all booked up. There are currently three representatives working today. However, those still in need of help should stop by the library in case there are extra representatives that can help.
One reason library representatives believe the program has been more successful this year is the benefit of the economic stimulus package. According to the Internal Revenue Service's website, more than 130 million households are benefitting from the $600 minimum tax break for qualified taxpayers.
The program cannot help those with complex filings, but they are willing to help students, seniors, and anyone from any income level in between. Middle to low income families are encouraged to attend.
The AARP also provides a three week training course in advance of the tax deadline.
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