Select Ocean County Library Branches to Host AARP Tax Form Help; Volunteers Needed

TOMS RIVER –  Low- and middle-level wage earners can take advantage of free 2024 federal and New Jersey state income tax preparation assistance by AARP Foundation volunteers in select Ocean County Library branches, February 6 through April 10, 2025.

The free service will be by appointment for taxpayers of any age at the following branches:

• Jackson Branch: 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM Thursdays, February 6 through April 10, 2 Jackson Drive. For an appointment, please call (732) 440-7904.
• Toms River Branch – 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM Thursdays, February 6 through April 10, 101 Washington Street. For an appointment, please call (732) 800-1678.

Taxpayers must be present during the preparation sessions. Joint filers must be present together. Please bring 2023 tax return documents and Social Security cards or comparable identification information.

AARP seeks volunteers to prepare tax forms and also to function as site coordinators, greeters, interpreters and appointment arrangers. The organization provides all necessary training and support. For more details, please call 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669) or visit https://aarpfoundation.org/TaxaideVolunteer.

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