Free tax help for taxpayers across all generations and income levels is being offered at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center.

The center's tax clinics will take place on Tuesdays, beginning on Feb. 2 and continuing through April 7, from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Marilynn Wilson and her team of AARP/IRS trained and certified tax counselors will be at the Coastal Community Center, 512 Main Street, Damariscotta to help you with your 2014 federal and state income tax returns.

This free service is available, by appointment, to individuals, couples and families with no strings attached.

Electronic Filing (free) of federal and state returns will be available to most clients. With e-filing and direct deposit, you could have your refund within a few weeks. If you owe (or think you might owe), you can have your returns prepared and filed now and pay separately with a supplied voucher anytime until April 15. So don't wait.

Call 207-563-1363 to schedule an appointment as soon as you have all your income and deduction information.

To your appointment please remember to bring last year's tax returns (2013 state and federal), regardless of where and by whom it was prepared, and all information and documentation about your 2014 income and deductions. If you purchased health insurance through the government marketplace/exchange/ACA/Obamacare you will need to being a copy of form 1095A.

Coastal's team of AARP tax consultants are certified to prepare 1040EZ, 1040A and many simple 1040 returns. Tax consultations at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center are completely confidential, there are no income or age limits, so call 207-563-1363 today to make an appointment. Identification (photographs) and Social Security numbers for all dependents shown on your return must be shown to your tax preparer. AARP Tax assistance is also available by appointment at the: Waldoboro Public Library, Waldoboro (207-832-4484); Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta (563-5513); Washington Fire Station, Washington (207-845-2377).