[New] Tax-Aide ready for new tax season

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AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be offering free tax return preparation again this year at the Powhatan County Public Library. Due to COVID-19 restrictions last year, volunteers were only able to provide drop-off services for most of the season. However, this year, the plan is to return to face-to-face appointments.

Tax preparation appointments can be made online beginning Jan. 25, 2023, through a link on the Powhatan Library website. To better manage appointments, volunteers will only be opening a few appointment days at a time. Additional appointment times will be added as earlier times are filled.

Make an appointment only once you have received all your tax documents. When you come to your appointment, bring the following items:

„ Prior year tax return;

„ Social security cards for everyone on the tax return and drivers photo ID to confirm your identity;

„ All your tax documents; and

„ Copy of a voided check for direct deposit of any tax refund.

Free tax return preparation appointments will be in the large conference room of the Powhatan Library between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Friday, April 14, 2023.

Now entering her fourth year as a school board member, Smith said her personal goal is to do what is needed to see the best outcome for staff, students and parents. The focus for all grade levels needs to be on educating students and working toward getting them ready for life after graduation, she added.

After the “roller coaster ride” that was her first three years in office with the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, Smith said she hopes 2023 will have a little more “smooth sailing.”

“We just have to put our life preserver on and learn how to float and swim when we need to and just be ready for the things that come our way – the challenges – and making the parents a partner with us in this thing called educating the students. It is not just on us; it is a partnership,” she said.

Now moving into his second year on the board, Taylor, who was elected in a special election in February 2022, said he appre-

Crime Report

Arrests

One female was charged on Jan. 5 with unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal (Misdemeanor), possession of schedule I, II controlled substance (Felony), driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and possession or distribution of controlled paraphernalia (M).

One male was charged on Jan. 6 with rape by force, threat or intimidation (F).

One male was charged on Jan. 6

In his view, with a superintendent firmly in place, the main tasks ahead in 2023 are the same as 2022 – building a fiscally conservative budget that makes sure the division employees are adequately compensated and have the resources they need to address issues like learning loss as well as continuing to champion the voices of Powhatan parents. In the last year, he said he has strived to listen to parents and he will continue to do that and “champion their voices” to make sure they play a role in educating Powhatan students.

“I think that is what people will continue to see from this board is that we are going to continue to make sure that their voices are heard and that our school system reflects the beliefs and values that the majority of our county residents hold and want to see in their school system.” with assault and battery (M).

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

One female was charged on Jan. 6 with profane swearing/public intoxication (M).

One male was charged on Jan. 7 with petty larceny (M).

One female was charged on Jan. 7 with petty larceny (M).

One female was charged on Jan. 7 with petty larceny (M).

One female was charged on Jan. 7 with petty larceny (M).