GAF EVENTS

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• Forms 1099-B for the Cost of stocks, bonds and mutual funds sold in 2025.

• Verification of the sale of a California residence.

• Form 1095-A if purchased medical insurance through Covered California.

• For itemized deductions, prepare and total a list of medical expenses, charitable contributions, taxes, mortgage interest and other deductions (the total for California state returns should exceed $5,706 if single or $11,412 if married filing joint). Bring the list along with the organized receipts.

The following items are out-of-scope for the AARP tax program and cannot be processed at the event: returns with rental property, a net loss from self-employment or a sale of anything other than California homes, stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

As of September 2025, the IRS is no longer sending refunds or accepting payments with checks. Those who owe money or are due a refund, should bring a check or be able to log into an online bank to provide a routing and bank account number to complete the return.

••• Ralphs Community Rewards Program The Ralphs Community Contribution Program is an easy way for residents to raise money for the GAF.

The GAF helps people sign up for the program on the third Wednesdays, in the Clubhouse 6 Hospitality Center. On Jan. 21, the board helped more than 10 people sign up for the program.

Over the last quarter, the program raised $1,578.99 thanks to 457 shoppers, for a total of over a $6,000 a year.

A Ralphs Rewards account is needed to participate. Once linked, each time a person shops at a Ralphs grocery store, the GAF will receive a donation at no extra cost to the resident.

This is the only active fundraising project for the GAF.

The next in person sign up event will be Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 9-11 a.m. The process will take at least 5-10 minutes to complete the transaction. People will need a Ralphs membership card or rewards number, email information, and a cell phone to receive a code to complete the sign up process.

For more information about the GAF and its upcoming events or to volunteer, go to www.goldenagefdn.org, or text 562-301-5339.

— Anna Derby The Golden Age Foundation is not affiliated with the Golden Rain Foundation or LWSB in any way.