Free Tax Prep Assistance

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Program Description

Event Details

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  Saturdays through April 12, 2025.  

Appointments will only be made in-person on the Saturdays when taxes are being prepared.  You may select the date and approximate hour to have your taxes done.

Please bring the following with you when you come:
• Picture Identification (ID)
• Copy of last year’s income tax return(s)
• W-2 form(s) from each employer
• Unemployment Compensation Statements
• All 1099 forms
• All forms indicating federal income tax paid
• Dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number)
• All receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions
• Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents
• Spouses filing jointly must both come in

 

If you are making an appointment for a future week, please note that the tax service will begin later (1-4pm) on February 8, March 8, and April 12.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.