Guilderland Senior News for Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Jan. 5. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, aerobics at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., harmonic group at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

Tuesday: Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., luncheon of chicken Alfredo or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., Bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Cardio Circuit at 9 a.m., senior fitness and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

Thursday: Scheduled shopping, Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., Mahjong at 12:30 p.m., and Picnochle at 1 p.m.;

Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting and Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

 Program

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, through Monday, April 13, free income tax preparation and e-mail filing will be provided Mondays and Saturdays at the Guilderland Public Library by the all-volunteer AARP Tax Aide Program. Volunteers are trained and certified in cooperation with the IRS, and prepare personal Federal and New York State income tax returns for taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes. Appointments are necessary; a separate appointment is required for each taxpayer. Bring a copy of last year’s return, social security cards, photo ID, all 2014 W-2’s, 1099 statements, sold investments’ with purchase dates and cost basis, and supporting documents if itemizing deductions. 

Also, if these apply, bring supporting documents for any gambling winnings, medical insurance coverage, payments for any child care, payments for education, contributions to an IRA, and estimated tax payments you made during 2014. 

Bring your checkbook if you want a direct deposit of your refund. Tax Aide volunteers can’t do estate or partnership returns, returns with rental income, or returns requiring Schedule C (business returns with a net loss, inventory, employees, or expenses over $10,000.)  Both taxpayers must be present if filing a joint return, except in case of illness or infirmity. 

For appointments, please call 456-2400, ext. 2, starting Monday, Jan. 5.

HEAP Program

Cold months are approaching and heating costs are increasing. People with monthly incomes under $2194 for one person, or $2869 for two people, are eligible for the Heating Assistance Program called HEAP.
This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses and type of fuel used. If you need assistance completing application, please