IDAHO FALLS - As if the dark, gloomy skies of February aren't bad enough, it's time to remind you once again that the tax season is underway.

Now that your W-2's are in hand, it's time to make some choices-- will you be filing your taxes by snail mail or on-line. The state hopes you'll give up stamps for just hitting the send key.

The Idaho State Tax Commission hopes you'll file your return this year electronically. Last year, 62% of you did, and the hope is that number will continue to grow.

Of course there's no shortage of businesses who'll help you do your taxes for a fee, but you can also get tax help for free. Even if computers just aren't your thing.

Norm Kramer, Volunteer District Coordinator for the Free Tax Help Services, said, "We file $400,000 worth of services for these people, all for free."

The fact is there are hundreds of trained volunteers at various locations throughout Eastern Idaho who will walk you through both your state and federal return, and help you file it online.

Byron Bush was using the Free Tax Help Services today and he said, "They are fast here, and they double check eachother's work."

But be prepared there may be a wait getting in. Carl Johnson spoke about his wait this morning, "I came in 20 minutes to 10am and there were already about 20 people ahead of me."

The Free Tax Help locations and dates are available below:

Volunteers, who have received training from the IRS and the Idaho State Tax Commission, staff this program. They are ready to assist you in the completion of your tax returns- federal and Idaho state and it's absolutely free!!

FREE Tax Help: A volunteer program sponsored by AARP, IRS, the Idaho State Tax Commission and other community organizations.

-ABERDEEN-
Aberdeen Site
76 W Central St
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Appointment Only
App't Phone: (208) 226-2359

-AMERICAN FALLS-
Power County Community Center
180 Idaho St
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Wednesdays 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

-AMMON-
Ammon Site
939 South 25th East, Suite 107
(Hitt Road, Ammon)
North of Wal-Mart, between Foot Solutions and Techtime Rentals
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

-ARCO-
Arco Senior Center
555 S Water St
March 11 Only
Appointment Only
App't Phone: (208) 527-8296
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

-ASHTON-
Ashton Senior Center
522 Main St
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Thursday Feb 25 and Mar 11 Only
3pm - 6pm

-BLACKFOOT-
Blackfoot Senior Center
20 E Pacific St
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Mondays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
L-Spanish

-BURLEY-
Golden Heritage Senior Center
2421 Overland Ave
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Mondays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

-CHUBBUCK-
Portneuf District Library
5210 Stuart Ave
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

-IDAHO FALLS-
Fairwinds
3310 Valencia Dr
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Appointment Only
App't Phone: (208) 542-6200
Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Idaho Falls Senior Citizens Community Center
535 W 21st St
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Appointment Only
App't Phone: (208) 522-4357
Thursdays
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

-POCATELLO-
Idaho State University
Turner House Basement VITA
15th Ave Across from Reg. Med. Center
Schedule to be announced

Pocatello Public Library
113 S Garfield Ave
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Pocatello Senior Citizens Center
427 N 6th Ave
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

-REXBURG-
Rexburg Senior Citizens Center
40 S 2nd W
Feb 11 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Wednesdays
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

-RIGBY-
Rigby Community Center
110 N State St
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Mondays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

-RUPERT-
Minidoka County Senior Citizens Center
702 11th St
Schedule to be announced

-SAINT ANTHONY-
St. Anthony Senior Center
420 N Bridge St.
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Walk-in
Thursdays, Feb 19 and Mar 19 ONLY
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

-SALMON-
Salmon City Library
204 Main St
Feb 1 - Apr 15
Appointment Only
App't Phone: (208) 756-2311
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

-SHELLEY-
Shelley Senior Citizens Center
193 W Pine St
Feb 11 - April 15
Appointment Only
App't Phone: (208) 357-3621
Wednesdays
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM