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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax assistance with several preparation options now through April 15. Access to the different types of taxpayer assistance 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.
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.
FACILITATED SELF-ASSISTANCE
You schedule an appointment at a Tax-Aide site and an IRS-certified volunteer will provide support as you complete and file your own taxes.
SELF PREPARATION
The taxpayer fully prepares their own return using a software product that has been made available through our website.