This information was last updated on January 23, 2025, and may have changed. For the most up-to-date information, please check the following sites: irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep and aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations/
Prepare and efile your federal and DC tax return for free:
Need help filing your tax returns?
IRS Certified volunteers will prepare and e-file your federal and state returns at no cost!
Who is eligible?
- Individuals and families with income less than $67,000
- Your tax situation is within the scope of the volunteer training and certification.
- What documents do you need to be ready to bring?
- Unexpired, photo ID for yourself (and your spouse if filing jointly)
- Social Security Card or Social Security Statement or ITIN letter for each person to be listed on the tax return (unless filing to apply for an ITIN)
- Important letters from the IRS or healthcare marketplace:
- Form 1095-A if you had health insurance through the Marketplace
- IP PIN letter if the IRS issues you an Identity Protection PIN
- Any other letters from the IRS, DC or state tax agency
- Income statements such as W2, 1099-G, 1099-NEC, 1099-R, 1099-SSA
- If you don’t receive a document by the end of January, contact your employer/payer
- For income not reported on a tax form, bring details about payments received such as a list cash payments or log-in information to your payment app (Uber/Lyft, DoorDash, etc.).
- For direct deposit of your refund: bank account and routing number
- If you paid for childcare expenses that were not reimbursed, bring the tax ID, name, address and phone number of the provider(s) and the total expenses paid
- Copy of your 2022 tax return if you have it.
If you need to file for tax years 2020 or 2021, or to file for missing stimulus or Child Tax Credit payments, bring any notices the IRS sent you about stimulus or Child Tax Credit payments. And, if you worked in 2019, bring a copy of your 2019 tax return, or the amount of income received from working during 2019.
Connect with certified volunteers virtually: getyourrefund.org
Connect with Certified Volunteers In-person 2025 Free Tax Preparation Centers in Washington DC as of January 14, 2025
In addition to the sites listed below, you can find a list of AARP Tax Aid sites by clicking here.
| Provider | Dates Open | Languages | Appointment Needed |
| Gallaudet University Site 800 Florida Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002 240-250-2375 |
January 15 – May 30, 2025 | English Sign Language Virtual Interpreter Services |
Required |
| CTA-Edgewood 601 Edgewood Street NE Suite #10 Washington, DC 20017 202-838-7798 |
February 9 – April 6, 2025 | English | Required |
| Catholic Charities VITA 924 G St. NW Washington, DC 20001 202-738-9957 |
February 1 – April 12, 2025 |
English |
Required |
| Nigerian Center Inc. 1231 Marion Barry Ave. SE Washington, DC 20020 202-330-0352 |
January 6 – April 15, 2025 | English | Required |
| Jubilee Jobs Inc. 2712 Ontario Rd. NW Washington, DC 20009 202-830-1480 |
February 1 – April 19, 2025 | English | Required |
| CTA at UPO Petey Green Center 2907 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20032 202-231-7903 Volunteer Prepared Taxes |
February 3 – April 18, 2025 | English Spanish |
Required |
| UDC VITA CLUB 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 771-201-0495 |
February 8 – April 19, 2025 | English Spanish |
Required |
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AARP at Shaw Library 1630 7th St. NW Washington, DC 20001 |
Saturdays, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
English | Does In-Person mean Walk-ins |
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AARP at Woodridge Regional Library 1801 Hamlin St. NE Washington, DC 20018 |
Mondays, 10 AM to 2 PM |
English | Drop offs only |
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AARP at Southwest Library 900 Wesley Pl. SW Washington, DC 20024 |
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1- 5 PM |
English | In-Person, Drop offs |
| AARP at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center 1100 Michigan Ave. NW Washington, DC 20017 |
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM to 2 PM |
In-Person, Drop offs | |
| AARP at Anacostia Library 1800 Marion Barry Ave. SE Washington, DC 20020 |
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 AM to 3 PM | English | In-Person, Two Visit Scan |
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AARP at Petworth Library 4200 Kansas Ave. NWWashington, DC 20011 |
Mondays 11 AM to 4 PM |
English | In-Person |
| AARP at Capitol View Library 5001 Central Ave. SE Washington, DC 20019 |
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM |
English | In-Person, Two Visit Scan |
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AARP at Armed Forces Retirement Home 3700 N. Capitol St. NWWashington, DC 20011 |
Tuesdays, 8:30 AM to 1 PM | English | Drop Off |
| AARP at Georgetown Library 3260 R St. NW Washington, DC 20007 |
Wednesdays, 10 AM to 4 PM and Fridays,10 AM to 2 PM |
English French |
In-Person |
| AARP at Emery Heights Community Center 5701 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, DC 20011 |
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM to 2 PM |
English | In-Person |
| AARP at William O. Lockridge Bellevue Library 115 Atlantic St. SW Washington, DC 20032 |
Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM |
English | In-Person |
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AARP at Chevy Chase Community Center 5601 Connecticut Avenue NWWashington, DC 20015 |
Wednesdays 1 PM to 5 PM |
English | In-Person |