By Tax credits available

The Los Altos Senior Center, 97 Hillview Ave., has several assistance programs for seniors to help them get tax credits and hold on to their money.

The senior center has City of Los Altos Library Tax and Utility Users Tax Exemption request forms available. Income guidelines must be met to qualify for these exemptions.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District offers low-income seniors an exemption from the $39 parcel tax that was approved by voters last year.

The senior center has the details regarding qualifications for this exemption, and the form needed to apply.

The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is a non-profit consumer advocacy group that helps seniors and the disabled with Medicare, Medicare HMOs, supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, and other related health insurance issues. HICAP counselor Roy Ito will be available at the Los Altos Senior Center on the third Tuesday of each month. Appointments are required.