Free AARP Tax-Aide tax preparation assistance is available to anyone.

You do not need to be a senior or be an AARP Subscriber!

How can we help you?

You can click on one of the subjects below to get more information or use the navigation toolbar at the side  to take you to the same information.  You can also use the search feature to search for content based on a word or phrase.   There is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) tab with information on situations we have encountered in the past.

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KEY DATES:  

• Intake forms will be available at each location (see Site Information tab) the first week of January

• Online Appointment Scheduling System will be available mid January - see Scheduling an Appointment  tab for more information

• Tax Preparation starts at sites on February 1st.  

• Last Day at a site is April 14th.  

Identity Theft PIN Numbers:  If you did not have a PIN last year, you do not have to get one this year.  If you had a PIN last year, you will need to go online at IRS.GOV to get a new one this year.  Write it down.  The IRS will not send you a letter with the PIN and we can not prepare your return unless you have it.  

Social Security Statements are mailed beginning February 1st.  We must have a printed or digital version of the form in order to prepare your return.  See additional information on this site for how to obtain a copy.:  SSA Statements

New Newport Site - Click on What's New for 2024-2025 below to see more information

From the IRS:

• IRS Free File: Nearly everyone can file their tax return electronically for free. The software does all the work of finding deductions, credits and exemptions. It's free for those who earned $84,000 or less in 2024. Some of the Free File packages also offer free state tax return preparation.