Persons age 60 or over, or on Social Security Insurance, can apply by mail. If income meets guidelines seniors can apply for this tax refund. Seniors who are homeowners or renters may apply and may not be required to file an income tax form. The Department of Senior Enrichment, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, trains senior citizen volunteers to assist other seniors in completing their income tax returns. Volunteers are assigned to local libraries and senior citizen centers and are available for assigned visits to the homebound.
Federal funds are available for job training and placement for eligible participants.
If you live in an incorporated village you may have to apply for this program through your village administration. Seniors in the Village of Valley Stream should apply to the Town of Hempstead.