AARP Idaho

We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax preparation and assistance service, announced today that it will suspend tax preparation services at all sites effective Monday, March 16, until further notice. The action is due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The program’s website, www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide, is the best resource for information and changes in service availability.

In the face of this outbreak, AARP is providing information and resources to help older people and those caring for them protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.

Update:

By Lupe Wissel, AARP Idaho state director

Impostor scams continue to target large numbers of Americans, and as the federal government launches the 2020 Census, a majority may be susceptible to phony Census correspondence or telephone calls, according to results of a survey released today by the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

On February 25 at 6pm MTN, Idahoans of all ages had the opportunity to participate in a “telephone town hall" meeting with Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett and House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel. AARP Idaho state director Lupe Wissel moderated the conversation.

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, AARP is giving organizations until May 15 to apply for a Community Challenge grant.

AARP Idaho released a new survey showing 75% of small business owners in Idaho think more should be done to encourage residents to save for retirement. Moreover, almost half (46%) express concern about their employees not having enough money to cover health care or living expenses when they retire, with one in five (19%) saying they are very concerned.

The 2020 Census count is fast approaching and its bringing opportunities for Idahoans looking for short-term work.