Tax help for those over age 50

AARP will offer residents 50 and older free assistance with personal income tax preparation and electronic filing at four adult and senior centers beginning in February.

Participants in the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will offer similar free assistance to residents, regardless of age, with an income under $49,000 at the Doolittle Senior Center starting Feb. 19.

Advance appointments are required at all locations. Bring a copy of your 2011 income tax return and all 2012 paperwork to the appointment.

AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 50+)

■ Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Feb. 1-April 12, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road; call 702-229-6454 for details and appointments.

■ Mondays and Thursdays, Feb. 4-April 11

Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, call 702-229-1702 for details and appointments.

■ Tuesday afternoons, Feb. 5-April 9; Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., call 702-229-1600 for details and appointments.

■ Tuesdays, Feb. 12-April 9, East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., call 702-229-1515 for details and appointments.

VITA Free Tax Form Preparation

■ Tuesday-Thursday; 10am to 2pm; Feb. 19-April 11, Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., call 702-229-6125 for details and appointments.