Filing taxes can be a daunting and confusing process, especially for seniors. But there is help available in mid-Michigan, through a partnership between AARP and the IRS.

Fraser Trebilcock attorney and former Ingham County Circuit Court Judge, Paula Manderfield will be available to help prepare 2015 income and property tax credit forms, as a volunteer with the tax counseling program. Manderfield has been a part of the program in conjunction with AARP and the IRS for the past two tax seasons. Volunteer certified tax preparers are located on site at the Tri-County Office on Aging in Lansing and also at locations in Delta Township, the Hannah Center in East Lansing, Okemos, and downtown Lansing.

Although the program is geared to help low- to moderate-income seniors, there are no age or income restrictions. The program is available for senior citizens through April 15^th. If you are interested in using this service, please contact the Tri-County Office on Aging at 517.887.1440 or visit tcoa.org to schedule an appointment.

Fraser Trebilcock attorney Paula J. Manderfield served 20 years on the bench, the last 12 of which she served as a 30^th Circuit Court Judge in Ingham County, before retiring in 2012. Paula focuses her practice in the areas of mediation, civil litigation, family and criminal law. In order to assist in processing the tax returns, she successfully passed a series of exams to become a volunteer certified tax preparer.