This information was last updated on February 3, 2026, 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 $69,000
- 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 prior year tax return if you have it.
Connect with certified volunteers virtually: getyourrefund.org
Connect with Certified Volunteers In-person 2025 Free Tax Preparation Centers in Washington DC as of February 3, 2026
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 |
| CTA at MLK Library 901 G St NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20001 |
February 7 – April 18, 2026 |
Chinese |
Required |
| CTA at Howard University 2600 6th Street NW Washington, DC 20017 202-838-7798 |
February 7 – April 18, 2026 | English | Required |
|
CTA-Edgewood |
February 8 – April 12, 2026 | English | Required |
| Nigerian Center Inc. 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite #2049 Washington, DC 20003 202-330-0352 |
Feburary 3 – December 18, 2026 | English | No |
| Jubilee Jobs Inc. 2712 Ontario Rd. NW Washington, DC 20009 202-830-1480 |
February 7 – April 18, 2026 | English | Required |
| George Washington University of Business 2201 G St NW Washington, DC 20052 |
Feburary 15 – April 12, 2026 | 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 9 – April 9, 2026 | English Spanish |
Required |
| CTA at ERFSC 3925 Minnesota Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019 202-231-20019 202-231-7903 Volunteered Prepared Taxes |
Feburary 7 – April 18, 2026 | English Spanish |
Required |
| UDC VITA CLUB 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 771-201-0495 |
February 7 – April 11, 2026 | 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |