FREE Tax Preparation Clinic with AARP

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Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers. Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program will assist anyone of any age—especially those over 50+ or can't afford paid tax preparation.

 

Click here for details on what types of returns can be prepared in the Tax Aide program.

 

 


Tax prep sessions take place Feb. 6 – April 10, 2026 on Fridays (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Appointments must be scheduled in-person during tax clinic hours for yourself and one other family member, if applicable.

**Appointments only, same day slots may be available.**

 


Bring the following for your appointment:

• Photo ID for taxpayer and spouse, if filing jointly
• 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, lists of expenses and/or canceled checks if itemizing deductions
• Social Security cards or other official documentation for everyone on your return
• Spouses filing jointly must both come in

 


For additional questions regarding tax preparation, contact AARP:

phone (888) 687-2277 | email taxaide@aarp.org

 

Accessibility

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