Free Tax Preparation in Northern Virginia
AARP Foundation TaxAide in Northern Virginia
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation service. Volunteers in this program prepare taxes for low and moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to seniors. The national program helps over 2.6 million taxpayers every year, with over 35,000 volunteers at over 5000 sites.
What we can and cannot do
Our counselors are trained in many aspects of tax law, but there are a few situations we cannot handle. Check this link to verify that we can help you.
What you need to bring to the appointment
As you know, we need some identity documents -- and lots of other information to complete your returns. See a complete checklist of what you need to bring.
Keep us all safe
Before coming to your appointment, please review the COVID-screening criteria, and cancel your appointment if you answer YES to any of the questions. We will work with you to reschedule your appointment if this happens.
Find a site near you
Click on the map or the list below it to find out how to make an appointment at one of our sites.
Arlington Central Library, Arlington
Bull Run Regional Library, Manassas
Centreville Regional Library, Centreville
Chinn Park Regional Library, Woodbridge
Columbia Pike Library, Arlington
Herndon Fortnightly Library, Herndon
James Lee Community Center, Falls Church
Mason District Government Center , Annandale
Providence Community Center, Fairfax
Reston Community Center, Reston
Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria
Clients of our Vienna and Mary Styles Library locations
These locations have closed. Please visit us at Providence Community Center, James Lee Community Center, or any other location nearer you.
For our western clients
If you live on the western edges of our district, you may find these sites in Loudoun County of use to you.
For other sites outside of Northern Virginia
Check the AARP TaxAide Locator website