The American Association of Retired Persons, or AARP, offers its free Tax-Aide service, February 1 to April 11 at the North Bend Library.

Volunteers can help people prepare their tax returns, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. The service is free and there are no age, income or membership requirements, but the service is meant for  taxpayers with low- and middle- income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

All returns are e-filed and refunds can be received in less than 14 days using direct deposit

When you visit a Tax-Aide site, please bring a copy of last year’s return, valid ID for you, spouse, and dependents, records of all income received; W-2 and 1099 forms including SSA-1099 for Social Security benefits paid, gambling winnings, unemployment, pensions, stock sales reports, alimony received or paid and if itemizing property tax and mortgage interest records , all receipts and canceled checks for contributions , medical expenses,  Social Security cards for yourself and dependents, and if applicable, dependent care provider information including name, employer, and social security number.

To learn more, call 1-888-227-7669. Or, visit http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide.