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 helped over 1.5 million taxpayers in Tax Year 2022, with over 26,000 volunteers at over 3000 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.

Need Tax-Aide assistance out-of-season?

Once the tax season is over, our volunteers disperse and our phone lines are no longer monitored. If, however, you receive a letter from the IRS about a return that we helped you with last season, and you have questions, you can contact our site's leaders by calling AARP at 1-888-687-2277. Be sure to tell us what site you went to and what your question is, and someone will get back to you in a few days.

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.

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