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By Phil Galewitz, Staff Writer, Kaiser Health News

By Mark Estess, State Director - AARP Idaho

Nearly a third of Massachusetts residents report that they or someone they know has experienced age discrimination, a new AARP survey finds.

Last year, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers helped 30,000 Massachusetts residents with basic federal and state income tax returns, and questions. Russell Boutiette, 59, of Sutton himself helped 100 seniors prepare their taxes.

The Massachusetts political climate always changes, but at the State House, one constant remains – the importance of the annual budget .

Community conversation centers on possible cuts by "supercommittee"

For the past five years, Sharon Soong has made a difference in her Hyde Park community as a volunteer with AARP Tax-Aide , the free tax assistance and preparation program offered by the AARP Foundation. Each year, from Feb. 1 though Tax Day, Soong helps local residents with basic federal and state income tax returns .

For the past five years, Sharon Soong has made a difference in her Hyde Park community as a volunteer with AARP Tax-Aide, the free tax assistance and preparation program offered by the AARP Foundation. Each year, from Feb. 1 though Tax Day, Soong helps local residents with basic federal and state income tax returns.

If you live in part of Texas where the electricity market is deregulated, you might find some of these resources helpful as the Texas summer heats up and your utility bills may too.