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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers provide free tax assistance with several preparation options Feb. 1 through April 15. Access to the different types of taxpayer service type varies in each locality. Brief descriptions of each service type offered at Tax-Aide sites are available by selecting the “Service Types” tab below.

You can also choose to prepare your tax return yourself, with coaching from one of our IRS-certified tax counselors or receive access to free self-preparation tax software. Find out how to prepare your own taxes online.

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Service Types

Tax-Aide Services

Our locations provide free of charge tax services in multiple ways. Locations will range in services available. Understand which service is right for you and search for a location that can provide that service to you.

In-Person

Tax preparation is completed by a Tax-Aide volunteer on-site in one visit

One Visit Scan

Internet Access Required

You visit a Tax-Aide site, where a digital copy of your tax documents is created and stored in the IRS-provided software used to prepare your return. Tax-Aide volunteers then prepare the return remotely. You work with a volunteer online to conveniently finalize the return, file it and have the return sent to you using a secure transmission.

Two Visit Scan

You visit a Tax-Aide site, where a digital copy of your tax documents is created and stored in the IRS-provided software used to prepare your return. Tax-Aide volunteers then prepare the return remotely. During a second visit, you work with a volunteer to finalize your return and obtain a printed copy.

Drop-off

You visit a Tax-Aide site and leave your tax documents with an IRS-certified volunteer. Your return is prepared by Tax-Aide volunteers working remotely. During a second visit, you work with a volunteer to finalize your return and file it. You leave with a printed copy of the return and your original documents.

No Site Visit

Internet Access Required

You create digital copies of your tax documents and upload them to the IRS-provided software used to prepare your return. Tax-Aide volunteers prepare your return remotely. You work with a volunteer online to finalize the return, file it, and have the return sent to you using a secure transmission.

SELF PREPARATION

The taxpayer fully prepares their own return using a software product that has been made available through our website.