Safeguard Your Taxes From Scammers
Posted on 03/13/25
Navigating tax season can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing your finances and ensuring you're making the most of your tax returns. Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.
The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.
Research your preparer.
- All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.
- Click here to check the list of licensed Maryland tax preparers.
- Click here to go to the IRS to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."
- Click here to see a list by county of blocked preparers the Comptroller’s office will not accept
The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.
Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.
- Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!
Never sign your file before it is completed.
- Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ...
Never accept a sealed envelope.
- Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.
- Is it your bank account number? Address? Social security number?
File Early
- Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!
Use Direct File
- Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information
For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.
To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.
This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the AARP Maryland page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Safeguard Your Taxes From Scammers</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/13/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Navigating tax season can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing your finances and ensuring you're making the most of your tax returns. Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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'{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-capitol-heights-md-c38393.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-POHANKA-AUTOMOTIVE-AT-BELTWAY-EXIT-13">AARP Smart Driver™: Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</p> <p class="loc">Capitol Heights, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-suitland-md-c36245.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CAMP-SPRINGS-SENIORS">AARP Smart Driver™: Camp Springs Seniors</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Camp Springs Seniors</p> <p class="loc">Camp Springs, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/cooking-class-with-chef-christine-wdn7h3wz3hv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WITH-CHEF-CHRISTINE">Cooking Class with Chef Christine</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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}, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'baltimore-md-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 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'annapolis-md', (int) 1 => 'baltimore-metro-md', (int) 2 => 'anapolis-md', (int) 3 => 'cape-saint-claire-md', (int) 4 => 'cpe-st-claire-md', (int) 5 => 'n-severn-vlg-md', (int) 6 => 'naval-academy-md', (int) 7 => 'north-severn-village-md', (int) 8 => 'highland-bch-md', (int) 9 => 'highland-beach-md', (int) 10 => 'comptroller-of-the-treasury-md', (int) 11 => 'bancroft-hall-md', (int) 12 => 'sherwood-forest-md', (int) 13 => 'sherwood-frst-md' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '8875', (int) 1 => '8876', (int) 2 => '8877', (int) 3 => '8878', (int) 4 => '8880', (int) 5 => '8881', (int) 6 => '8882', (int) 7 => '45854' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'volunteer_help_credit' => 'y', 'cvent_community_code' => 'md-baltimore-metro' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-capitol-heights-md-c38393.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-POHANKA-AUTOMOTIVE-AT-BELTWAY-EXIT-13">AARP Smart Driver™: Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</p> <p class="loc">Capitol Heights, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-suitland-md-c36245.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CAMP-SPRINGS-SENIORS">AARP Smart Driver™: Camp Springs Seniors</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Camp Springs Seniors</p> <p class="loc">Camp Springs, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/cooking-class-with-chef-christine-wdn7h3wz3hv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WITH-CHEF-CHRISTINE">Cooking Class with Chef Christine</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Safeguard Your Taxes From Scammers</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/13/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Navigating tax season can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing your finances and ensuring you're making the most of your tax returns. Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-capitol-heights-md-c38393.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-POHANKA-AUTOMOTIVE-AT-BELTWAY-EXIT-13">AARP Smart Driver™: Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</p> <p class="loc">Capitol Heights, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-suitland-md-c36245.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CAMP-SPRINGS-SENIORS">AARP Smart Driver™: Camp Springs Seniors</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Camp Springs Seniors</p> <p class="loc">Camp Springs, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/cooking-class-with-chef-christine-wdn7h3wz3hv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WITH-CHEF-CHRISTINE">Cooking Class with Chef Christine</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Safeguard Your Taxes From Scammers</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/13/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Navigating tax season can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing your finances and ensuring you're making the most of your tax returns. Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'city' => 'Galesville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'galesville-md' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Harwood', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'harwood-md' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Crofton', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'crofton-md' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'West River', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'west-river-md' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Millersville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'millersville-md' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Gibson Island', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'gibson-island-md' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'annapolis-md', (int) 1 => 'sherwood-forest-md', (int) 2 => 'edgewater-md', (int) 3 => 'riva-md', (int) 4 => 'arnold-md', (int) 5 => 'mayo-md', (int) 6 => 'crownsville-md', (int) 7 => 'davidsonville-md', (int) 8 => 'severna-park-md', (int) 9 => 'galesville-md', (int) 10 => 'harwood-md', (int) 11 => 'crofton-md', (int) 12 => 'west-river-md', (int) 13 => 'millersville-md', (int) 14 => 'gibson-island-md', (int) 15 => 'pasadena-md', (int) 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'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'baltimore-md', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},baltimore-md', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'baltimore-md-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Maryland', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Annapolis', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-experience-corps', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'Learn More', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'http://www.aarp.org/experience-corps/experience-corps-volunteer/experience-corps-cities-baltimore.html', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Students Read', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Experience Corps', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/MD?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGMD-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Maryland', 'contactus_email' => 'MDAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-maryland-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpmd', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPMD', 'state_contract_id' => '56007', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/maryland.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820155078001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-marylands-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-md-2020-07-27.html', 'State_Label' => 'Maryland's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-maryland-md-2021-02-04.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'annapolis-md', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpmd', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Maryland.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Maryland', 'county' => 'Anne Arundel', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -76.51969909668, (int) 1 => (float) 38.969398498535 ), 'latitude' => (float) 38.969398498535, 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'annapolis-md', (int) 1 => 'baltimore-metro-md', (int) 2 => 'anapolis-md', (int) 3 => 'cape-saint-claire-md', (int) 4 => 'cpe-st-claire-md', (int) 5 => 'n-severn-vlg-md', (int) 6 => 'naval-academy-md', (int) 7 => 'north-severn-village-md', (int) 8 => 'highland-bch-md', (int) 9 => 'highland-beach-md', (int) 10 => 'comptroller-of-the-treasury-md', (int) 11 => 'bancroft-hall-md', (int) 12 => 'sherwood-forest-md', (int) 13 => 'sherwood-frst-md' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '8875', (int) 1 => '8876', (int) 2 => '8877', (int) 3 => '8878', (int) 4 => '8880', (int) 5 => '8881', (int) 6 => '8882', (int) 7 => '45854' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'volunteer_help_credit' => 'y', 'cvent_community_code' => 'md-baltimore-metro' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-capitol-heights-md-c38393.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-POHANKA-AUTOMOTIVE-AT-BELTWAY-EXIT-13">AARP Smart Driver™: Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</p> <p class="loc">Capitol Heights, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-suitland-md-c36245.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CAMP-SPRINGS-SENIORS">AARP Smart Driver™: Camp Springs Seniors</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Camp Springs Seniors</p> <p class="loc">Camp Springs, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/cooking-class-with-chef-christine-wdn7h3wz3hv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WITH-CHEF-CHRISTINE">Cooking Class with Chef Christine</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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'city' => 'Galesville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'galesville-md' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Harwood', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'harwood-md' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Crofton', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'crofton-md' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'West River', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'west-river-md' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Millersville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'millersville-md' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Gibson Island', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'gibson-island-md' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'annapolis-md', (int) 1 => 'sherwood-forest-md', (int) 2 => 'edgewater-md', (int) 3 => 'riva-md', (int) 4 => 'arnold-md', (int) 5 => 'mayo-md', (int) 6 => 'crownsville-md', (int) 7 => 'davidsonville-md', (int) 8 => 'severna-park-md', (int) 9 => 'galesville-md', (int) 10 => 'harwood-md', (int) 11 => 'crofton-md', (int) 12 => 'west-river-md', (int) 13 => 'millersville-md', (int) 14 => 'gibson-island-md', (int) 15 => 'pasadena-md', (int) 16 => 'shady-side-md', (int) 17 => 'gambrills-md', (int) 18 => 'lothian-md', (int) 19 => 'stevensville-md', (int) 20 => 'churchton-md', (int) 21 => 'odenton-md', (int) 22 => 'mitchellville-md', (int) 23 => 'bowie-md', (int) 24 => 'deale-md', (int) 25 => 'chester-md' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'baltimore-md', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},baltimore-md', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'baltimore-md-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Maryland', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Annapolis', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-experience-corps', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'Learn More', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'http://www.aarp.org/experience-corps/experience-corps-volunteer/experience-corps-cities-baltimore.html', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Students Read', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Experience Corps', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/MD?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGMD-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Maryland', 'contactus_email' => 'MDAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-maryland-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpmd', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPMD', 'state_contract_id' => '56007', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/maryland.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820155078001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-marylands-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-md-2020-07-27.html', 'State_Label' => 'Maryland's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-maryland-md-2021-02-04.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'annapolis-md', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpmd', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Maryland.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Maryland', 'county' => 'Anne Arundel', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -76.51969909668, (int) 1 => (float) 38.969398498535 ), 'latitude' => (float) 38.969398498535, 'longitude' => (float) -76.51969909668, 'city_state' => 'Annapolis, MD', 'city_state_search' => 'Annapolis MD,Anapolis MD', 'pilot_name' => 'Annapolis', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'baltimore-md', 'community_id' => (int) 92, 'community_name' => 'Baltimore Metro', 'community_state' => 'MD', 'community_region' => 'South', 'brightspot_region' => 'baltimore-md', 'title' => 'Annapolis, MD', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'ANNAPOLIS', 'tracking_code_state' => 'MD', 'ad_state' => 'md', 'ad_city' => 'annapolis', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '21401', 'sef_url' => 'annapolis-md', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/annapolis-md/', 'alt_names' => 'Annapolis,Baltimore Metro,Anapolis', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '21401', (int) 1 => '21405', (int) 2 => '21402', (int) 3 => '21403', (int) 4 => '21404', (int) 5 => '21409', (int) 6 => '21411', (int) 7 => '21412' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 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'{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Safeguard Your Taxes From Scammers</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/13/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Navigating tax season can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing your finances and ensuring you're making the most of your tax returns. Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-capitol-heights-md-c38393.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-POHANKA-AUTOMOTIVE-AT-BELTWAY-EXIT-13">AARP Smart Driver™: Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</p> <p class="loc">Capitol Heights, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-suitland-md-c36245.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CAMP-SPRINGS-SENIORS">AARP Smart Driver™: Camp Springs Seniors</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Camp Springs Seniors</p> <p class="loc">Camp Springs, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/cooking-class-with-chef-christine-wdn7h3wz3hv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WITH-CHEF-CHRISTINE">Cooking Class with Chef Christine</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Safeguard Your Taxes From Scammers</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/13/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Navigating tax season can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing your finances and ensuring you're making the most of your tax returns. Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'city' => 'Galesville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'galesville-md' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Harwood', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'harwood-md' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Crofton', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'crofton-md' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'West River', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'west-river-md' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Millersville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'millersville-md' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Gibson Island', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'gibson-island-md' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'annapolis-md', (int) 1 => 'sherwood-forest-md', (int) 2 => 'edgewater-md', (int) 3 => 'riva-md', (int) 4 => 'arnold-md', (int) 5 => 'mayo-md', (int) 6 => 'crownsville-md', (int) 7 => 'davidsonville-md', (int) 8 => 'severna-park-md', (int) 9 => 'galesville-md', (int) 10 => 'harwood-md', (int) 11 => 'crofton-md', (int) 12 => 'west-river-md', (int) 13 => 'millersville-md', (int) 14 => 'gibson-island-md', (int) 15 => 'pasadena-md', (int) 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'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'baltimore-md', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},baltimore-md', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'baltimore-md-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Maryland', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Annapolis', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-experience-corps', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'Learn More', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'http://www.aarp.org/experience-corps/experience-corps-volunteer/experience-corps-cities-baltimore.html', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Students Read', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Experience Corps', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/MD?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGMD-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Maryland', 'contactus_email' => 'MDAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-maryland-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpmd', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPMD', 'state_contract_id' => '56007', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/maryland.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820155078001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-marylands-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-md-2020-07-27.html', 'State_Label' => 'Maryland's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-maryland-md-2021-02-04.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'annapolis-md', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpmd', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Maryland.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Maryland', 'county' => 'Anne Arundel', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -76.51969909668, (int) 1 => (float) 38.969398498535 ), 'latitude' => (float) 38.969398498535, 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'annapolis-md', (int) 1 => 'baltimore-metro-md', (int) 2 => 'anapolis-md', (int) 3 => 'cape-saint-claire-md', (int) 4 => 'cpe-st-claire-md', (int) 5 => 'n-severn-vlg-md', (int) 6 => 'naval-academy-md', (int) 7 => 'north-severn-village-md', (int) 8 => 'highland-bch-md', (int) 9 => 'highland-beach-md', (int) 10 => 'comptroller-of-the-treasury-md', (int) 11 => 'bancroft-hall-md', (int) 12 => 'sherwood-forest-md', (int) 13 => 'sherwood-frst-md' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '8875', (int) 1 => '8876', (int) 2 => '8877', (int) 3 => '8878', (int) 4 => '8880', (int) 5 => '8881', (int) 6 => '8882', (int) 7 => '45854' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'volunteer_help_credit' => 'y', 'cvent_community_code' => 'md-baltimore-metro' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-capitol-heights-md-c38393.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-POHANKA-AUTOMOTIVE-AT-BELTWAY-EXIT-13">AARP Smart Driver™: Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</p> <p class="loc">Capitol Heights, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-suitland-md-c36245.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CAMP-SPRINGS-SENIORS">AARP Smart Driver™: Camp Springs Seniors</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Camp Springs Seniors</p> <p class="loc">Camp Springs, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/cooking-class-with-chef-christine-wdn7h3wz3hv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WITH-CHEF-CHRISTINE">Cooking Class with Chef Christine</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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'city' => 'Galesville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'galesville-md' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Harwood', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'harwood-md' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Crofton', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'crofton-md' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'West River', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'west-river-md' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Millersville', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'millersville-md' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Gibson Island', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'gibson-island-md' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'annapolis-md', (int) 1 => 'sherwood-forest-md', (int) 2 => 'edgewater-md', (int) 3 => 'riva-md', (int) 4 => 'arnold-md', (int) 5 => 'mayo-md', (int) 6 => 'crownsville-md', (int) 7 => 'davidsonville-md', (int) 8 => 'severna-park-md', (int) 9 => 'galesville-md', (int) 10 => 'harwood-md', (int) 11 => 'crofton-md', (int) 12 => 'west-river-md', (int) 13 => 'millersville-md', (int) 14 => 'gibson-island-md', (int) 15 => 'pasadena-md', (int) 16 => 'shady-side-md', (int) 17 => 'gambrills-md', (int) 18 => 'lothian-md', (int) 19 => 'stevensville-md', (int) 20 => 'churchton-md', (int) 21 => 'odenton-md', (int) 22 => 'mitchellville-md', (int) 23 => 'bowie-md', (int) 24 => 'deale-md', (int) 25 => 'chester-md' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'baltimore-md', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},baltimore-md', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'baltimore-md-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Maryland', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Annapolis', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-experience-corps', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'Learn More', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'http://www.aarp.org/experience-corps/experience-corps-volunteer/experience-corps-cities-baltimore.html', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Students Read', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Experience Corps', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/MD?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGMD-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Maryland', 'contactus_email' => 'MDAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-maryland-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpmd', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPMD', 'state_contract_id' => '56007', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/maryland.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820155078001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-marylands-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-md-2020-07-27.html', 'State_Label' => 'Maryland's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-maryland-md-2021-02-04.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'annapolis-md', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpmd', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/maryland/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Maryland.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Maryland', 'county' => 'Anne Arundel', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -76.51969909668, (int) 1 => (float) 38.969398498535 ), 'latitude' => (float) 38.969398498535, 'longitude' => (float) -76.51969909668, 'city_state' => 'Annapolis, MD', 'city_state_search' => 'Annapolis MD,Anapolis MD', 'pilot_name' => 'Annapolis', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'baltimore-md', 'community_id' => (int) 92, 'community_name' => 'Baltimore Metro', 'community_state' => 'MD', 'community_region' => 'South', 'brightspot_region' => 'baltimore-md', 'title' => 'Annapolis, MD', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'ANNAPOLIS', 'tracking_code_state' => 'MD', 'ad_state' => 'md', 'ad_city' => 'annapolis', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '21401', 'sef_url' => 'annapolis-md', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/annapolis-md/', 'alt_names' => 'Annapolis,Baltimore Metro,Anapolis', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '21401', (int) 1 => '21405', (int) 2 => '21402', (int) 3 => '21403', (int) 4 => '21404', (int) 5 => '21409', (int) 6 => '21411', (int) 7 => '21412' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 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'{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Safeguard Your Taxes From Scammers</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/13/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Navigating tax season can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing your finances and ensuring you're making the most of your tax returns. Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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Choosing the right financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial health, but it's crucial to ensure that the advisor you select is both competent and trustworthy.<br><br>The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland offers some essential steps to help you find a financial advisor who meets your needs and tips on how to verify their credentials and legitimacy. These insights may help you to make an informed decision and gain peace of mind during tax season.<br><br><b>Research your preparer.</b><br></p><ul><li>All paid preparers are required to register with the IRS and get a PTIN, which should be included on your tax return.</li><li>Click here to check the list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dllr.state.md.us%2Fcgi-bin%2FElectronicLicensing%2FOP_search%2FOP_search.cgi%3Fcalling_app%3DCPA%3A%3ACPA_qselect&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047554641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vqrUX2%2B%2FgR35PWignPxsEuuxmTHkPVMdBterxmQGBVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed Maryland tax preparers</a></span></span>.</li><li>Click here to go to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Firs.treasury.gov%2Frpo%2Frpo.jsf&data=05%7C02%7Cncarr%40aarp.org%7C9e7e49910e9e4a51ad1408dd60079d8c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C638772308047578151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Crpys%2BgDJe4CQU8t5NGQ2UH12iOF6LYv%2BMY8g%2FFckUs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS</a></span></span> to search the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications."</li><li>Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> to see a list by county of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://marylandtaxes.gov/tax-security/blocked-tax-preparers.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blocked preparers</u></a></span></span> the Comptroller’s office will not accept</li></ul><p>The Comptroller’s Office has 12 locations around the state staffed to prepare Maryland state income tax filing for FREE to anyone no matter what the income of the individual.<br><br><b>Never agree to pay a percentage of your refund as the fee for service and certainly not in advance.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers sometimes falsely suggest a large refund is coming to determine the fee and you may not be getting a refund at all!</li></ul><p><b>Never sign your file before it is completed.</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers suggest they are backlogged and ask people to sign and leave for pickup the next day when they assure it will be ready without keeping the taxpayer waiting. They return it to you with a stamp and everything. Beware that they can then change information to direct refunds to their bank account or address so additionally ... </li></ul><p><b>Never accept a sealed envelope.</b><br></p><ul><li>Look over ALL of your information before you mail/send it.</li><li>Is it <b><i>your</i></b> bank account number? Address? Social security number?</li></ul><p><b>File Early</b><br></p><ul><li>Scammers can’t determine ways to break through weaknesses in security early in the tax season. If any exist, it takes a while for scammers to figure out. The earlier you file, the safer you will be!</li></ul><p><b>Use Direct File</b><br></p><ul><li>Direct File is the new FREE and secure online filing program with the IRS and the State of Maryland. Filing electronically prevents others from having access to your information</li></ul><p>For additional information visit the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland.<br><br>To learn additional tips on how to spot tax scams visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.<br><br>To locate free tax assistance, visit AARP Foundation Tax Aide.<br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680c1f03ea116-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680c1f03ea116-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Annapolis</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-capitol-heights-md-c38393.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-POHANKA-AUTOMOTIVE-AT-BELTWAY-EXIT-13">AARP Smart Driver™: Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Pohanka Automotive At Beltway Exit 13</p> <p class="loc">Capitol Heights, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-suitland-md-c36245.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CAMP-SPRINGS-SENIORS">AARP Smart Driver™: Camp Springs Seniors</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Camp Springs Seniors</p> <p class="loc">Camp Springs, MD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/cooking-class-with-chef-christine-wdn7h3wz3hv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WITH-CHEF-CHRISTINE">Cooking Class with Chef Christine</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '<span class="highlighting">Highlighting Annapolis </span>' $location = '<a href="/annapolis-md/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Baltimore Metro, MD</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/annapolis-md/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/annapolis-md/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/annapolis-md/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/annapolis-md/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/annapolis-md/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/annapolis-md/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/annapolis-md/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/annapolis-md/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/annapolis-md/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/annapolis-md/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/annapolis-md/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/annapolis-md/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/annapolis-md/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/annapolis-md/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118