Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Set to Provide Tax Help To Seniors

(WASHINGTON, DC)–
Jamaica, NY--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, is set to host free tax informational workshops, and preparation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
“The tax informational workshops and preparation is a free service to seniors who have questions and may need assistance in filling out their taxes," Meeks said. Meeks continued, “If you are a senior and have questions that include but not limited to:
• Is my Social Security payments taxable?
• I entered into a reverse mortgage arrangement with my bank, are the proceeds of this loan taxable to me?
• I exercised my right to receive life insurance distributions before death.
are these proceeds taxable?
• Where can I find out about taking money out of my retirement plan early?
"I urge seniors to take advantage of this great resource – for their federal taxes.” Meeks stated that the tax preparers will be available by appointment only on Tuesday, February 1st and Wednesday, February 2, 2011. This service is free and open to the general public. Seniors who are interested in scheduling an appointment should call the office of Congressman Meeks at (718) 725.6000.

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Senior Tax Preparation Workshops:

Monday, January 31st
Noon to 1:00PM (Informational Session Only)
The Robert Couch Senior Center
137-57 Farmers Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434

Tuesday, February 1st
Noon to 1:00PM (Information Session)
1:00PM to 4:00PM (Tax Preparation)
Jamaica Service for Older Adults Senior Center
123-10 143rd Street, South Ozone, NY 11436

Wednesday, February 2nd
United Hindu Cultural Council Senior Center
11:00AM to Noon (Information Session)
Noon to 3:00PM (Tax Preparation)
118-09 Sutter Avenue, South Ozone Park, NY 11420

Wednesday, February 2nd
Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center
11:00AM to Noon (Presentation)
Noon to 3:00PM (Tax Preparation)
220-01 Linden Blvd, Cambria Heights, NY 11411}