[Villages Kahuna]

Hundreds, maybe thousands of Villagers have their federal taxes prepared for free by AARP tax aides at several if the regional rec centers. All AARP tax preparers have passed training classes conducted by the IRS and many have been involved in the volunteer service for several years. I'm told they have an excellent record of successful filings for those that bring their documentation in for them to work with. They'll prepare your return quickly and "by the book". I've never heard a complaint about the AARP service.

Short of AARP, I'd recommend spending $50 or so and buying TurboTax to use on your computer in filing your own return. It's a step-by-step "interview" process wherein TurboTax leads you through all the income categories, then the deductions and tax credits, finally letting you file online. Filing online will get your refund deposited directly to your checking account in 7-10 days, much faster than filing paper returns. Before filing, TurboTax will let you compare your return to others in your income category and then double check for the completeness of all information. I've used TurboTax for years with perfect results.