Community members can schedule appointments for free tax preparation assistance from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) starting Thursday, Jan. 15, by visiting stillwaterok.gov/LibraryTaxes, calling (405) 372-3633 x8103, or stopping by the library in person during regular hours. There are a limited number of appointments available, so those who can prepare their taxes using alternative methods are encouraged to do so. This will help ensure that appointments are available for community members who rely on this service the most.
Everyone who signs up for tax help with AARP must stop by the library to pick up an intake packet and complete it before their scheduled appointment. The packet also includes a list of all the documentation that individuals must bring to the appointment.
Intake appointments (when individuals will come with their prepared intake packets to meet one-on-one with an AARP Tax-Aide) take place at the Stillwater Public Library in Room 119 on Tuesdays, starting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and ending on Tuesday, April 7. Appointments last approximately 20 minutes. The first appointment of the day begins at 9:20 a.m., and the last one will be at 12:40 p.m. Those getting assistance must be available to pick up their completed taxes on Friday at the same time they had their intake appointment.
Individuals can also find information about free file options and updates about the arrival of paper federal tax forms (Oklahoma does not send the library any paper forms) at stillwaterok.gov/LibraryTaxes.