AARP offers free tax help in Annandale

Don’t stress out over your taxes. Volunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program are providing free assistance.


IRS-certified volunteers will help people fill out federal and state tax forms at the Mason Government Center on Columbia Pike  9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 1-8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. It’s closed on Monday, Feb. 18.


You don’t have to be an AARP member to get help from Tax-Aide. This service focuses on seniors and low to middle-income taxpayers, although there are no age or income limits. 



Taxpayers need to bring a photo ID; Social Security cards for themselves and dependents; a copy of last year’s tax returns; W-2 statements; Social Security benefit statements; 1099 interest dividend documents; and pension/IRA documents; brokers’ statements; W-2Gs for gambling winnings; and other 2018 tax documents.   


Taxpayers who itemize deductions also need to bring documents and records concerning outlays such as mortgage interest, real estate tax, personal property tax, medical expenses, and charitable contributions.  


Self-employed individuals should bring information about the earnings and expenses of their businesses.  


Those claiming education credits should bring form 1098-T from their school and records of outlays for tuition and other qualifying expenditures such as course books.  


Direct deposit of refunds and direct debit of taxes owed require your bank routing number and the bank account number.


The TaxAide program will be at 10 other locations in Fairfax County, including the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, 1-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 


The service is also available for shut-ins. Call 571-766-6268 to schedule an appointment.