Taxpayer Information
Welcome to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the free tax preparation program provided by AARP Foundation volunteers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation program in the United States. In Washington, we offer in-person and virtual tax preparation help to anyone with both federal income tax returns and the Washington Working Families Tax Credit applications. Our services are free of charge, focusing on taxpayers who are 50 or older with low to middle income or to those who cannot afford paid tax preparation.
Tax-Aide has several options for providing taxpayer assistance. These options vary by location and are subject to change.
In-Person: In Tax-Aide’s traditional in-person service, taxes are prepared and filed by IRS-certified tax counselors
Low-Contact: Taxpayers interact with IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers in one or two short, in-person meetings to exchange documents.
Contact-Free: Taxpayers interact with Tax-Aide’s IRS-certified tax counselors online or by phone and exchange documents electronically.
In certain situations, volunteers may be unable to provide assistance. These taxpayers usually have:
Rental income, or
A business with depreciable property, or
A business showing a loss for the year, or
A business with employees.
Make Your Appointment Now
Set up your tax preparation appointment here.
Not all sites take appointments. Check the site near you for details.
What We Need From You
The more prepared you are the smoother your appointment will be. We encourage all taxpayers to come to their appointment prepared with your Intake Form complete and your tax documents in order. To help you prepare for your appointment we have included these documents for you to use:
The links below will download a copy of the booklet or form to your computer. It can then be opened and filled in before printing:
- Intake/Interview Booklet – English
- Intake/Interview Booklet – Spanish
- Education Credits Worksheet
- Itemized Deductions Worksheet
- Qualified Overtime Deduction Worksheet
- Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Worksheet
- Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet for Employees
- Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet for Self-Employed
- Self-Employed Schedule C Worksheet
Do You Qualify For the Washington State Working Families Tax Credit?
The Washington State Working Families Tax Credit is a tax refund that helps Washington workers, and their families get more money back at tax time.
The purpose of the Working Families Tax Credit is to stimulate the local economy, promote racial equity, and support the financial stability and well-being of low-to-moderate income Washington residents and their families.
To learn more about the WA Working Families Tax Credit and see if you are eligible, please visit workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov.
Additional Resources
- AARP Foundation Tax Preparation Site Finder
- How We Can Help – English and Spanish
- Taxpayer Information and Responsibilities – English and Spanish
- Washington Property Tax Exemption for Seniors and Disabled Citizens
- Learn how you may qualify for an exemption on your property taxes. Get more information by reading or downloading the Department of Revenue brochure.
Looking for Federal Tax Documents?
If you need Federal tax documents, please visit the IRS website.