Free Tax Assistance.

AARP is offering a free tax service by appointment only from 9 am to 2:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 13, 2017 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.

Trained counselors who have been certified by the Internal Revenue Service to prepare federal and state tax returns are onsite. All returns are electronically filed.

The service is open to anyone who meets the requirements. You don’t have to be a resident of Mission Viejo. Appointments are scheduled for every 30 minutes.

Once you have made an appointment you will need to bring the necessary documentation to complete your taxes including a copy of last year’s returns. Call toll-free at 888-AARP-NOW (888-227-7669) or visit www.aarp.org/money/taxes for more information.

This year you have to show documentation that you have health coverage.

To make an appointment, please call 949-470-3062. For numerous other free sites in the area just search free tax assistance.