Appointments are now available for free tax-return preparation. Volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will prepare your taxes for free at the Thomaston Public Library, Rockland Public Library, Camden Public Library, and the Lincolnville Community Library.

The program is open to taxpayers of all ages, and AARP membership is not required.

Trained and IRS-certified volunteers will help you get every tax credit and deduction you’ve earned, including Maine sales and property tax (or rent) fairness credits. Even if you do not generally pay state or federal taxes, you may be eligible for these refundable credits.

You will need to bring last year’s tax return, all 2023 tax documents, property tax bills, and any other information you think would be helpful. Photo identification is also required.

There are no age or income limits for this program. However, some returns may be out of scope and Tax-Aide volunteers would not be able to prepare them. For example, volunteers can’t prepare returns with rental income (except land-only rentals or rentals of personal residence for fewer than 15 days), any virtual currency investment or transaction, or complex business income.

Thomaston Public Library Tax Aide site will be open on Wednesdays beginning February 7. Appointments are required. To have your return prepared at Thomaston Public Library call 207-354-2453.

Rockland Public Library Tax Aide site will be open on Fridays beginning February 2. Appointments are required. To have your return prepared at Rockland Public Library call 207-594-0300.

Camden Public Library Tax Aide site will be open on Mondays beginning January 29. Appointments are required. To have your return prepared at Camden Public Library call 207-236-3440.

The Lincolnville Community Library Tax Aide site will be open on four Saturdays: February 24, March 2, March 16, and April 6. Call the Lincolnville Community Library at 207-706-3896 or email at questions@lincolnvillelibrary.org.

All sites require that you pick up an intake form at the library and fill it out before your appointment.