Starting in February, Newport County residents can get free tax preparation help through the AARP Tax-Aide program. There are 11 locations across the county where low and moderate-income individuals of any age can receive assistance.
You don’t need to be an AARP member to use these services. All tax preparers are IRS-certified each year and can handle most common IRS and state forms.
The program electronically files all returns for quick refunds.
Services are available at various spots including senior centers, libraries, and community centers throughout Newport County. Each location has its own schedule and way of setting up appointments.
In Jamestown, the Senior Center starts services on Feb. 6, running Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make an appointment, call 401-423-9804 or email mconlon@jamestownri.net.
The Edward King House Senior Center in Newport kicks off on Feb. 3, operating from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents can book appointments by calling 401-846-7426 ext. 4 or emailing nicole.ekhsc@gmail.com.
Some places, like the Middletown Senior Center and Tiverton Library, offer walk-in services without appointments. The Middletown Senior Center begins its program on Feb. 4, running Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
It’s a good idea to pick up and fill out the required Intake Form at your chosen location before your appointment.
Keep in mind that the AARP Tax Aide program recommends taking complex returns to paid preparers.
Site opening dates and contact information follow:
Jamestown Senior Center
Start Date: Thursday, February 6,
Thursday hours 9-1
Call for appointment
Contact: 401-423-9804 or mconlon@jamestownri.net
Edward King House Senior Center
Start Date: Monday, February 3, hours 9-12
Call for appointment
Contact: 401-846-7426 ext 4, nicole.ekhsc@gmail.com
Newport Public Library
Start Date: Thursday, February 6 hours 4-7
Call for appointment
Contact 401-846-7426 ext 4, nicole.ekhsc@gmail.com
Martin Luther King Community Center
Start Date: Fridays, February 7, hours 10:30-2
Call for appointment
Contact: 401-846-4828 ext 124, epatel@mlkccenter.org
Park Holm Senior Center
Start Date Tuesday, February 4, hours 9-11:30
Walk-In, or leave contact information at table at Senior Center
Salve Regina, McKillop Library
Start Date: Wednesday , February 5, hours 1-4
Call for appointment or instructions
Contact: Call 401-341-2170
Donovan Manor
Start Date Monday February 10, hours 1-3:30
Walk-in drop-off service
Sign up in lobby, contact Peter McAuliffe
Middletown Library
Start Date: Monday Feb 3, hours 12-3; Wednesday, Feb 5 hours 3-5:30;
Saturdays Feb 8, hours 10:30-1:30
Walk in with appointment sheet at library entrance. Pick up and complete intake form in advance
Contact: 401-684-1754, 100615462@aarpfoundation.org for information
Middletown Senior Center
Start Date: Tuesday, Feb 4, hours 9-12
Walk-in service, no appointments.
Contact 401-684-0159
Portsmouth Senior Center
Start Date: Thursday, February 6, hours 9:15-12:45
Call for appointment
Contact: call 401-683-4106
or email pmpsc110@pmpsc.necoxmail.com for instructions.
Tiverton Library
Start Date: Wednesday, February 5
Wednesdays and Thursdays, hours 10-3
Walk-in service, no appointments.
