AARP Foundation to offer free tax preparation services

AARP Tax-Aide sites in Manatee County provide free tax preparation for low and moderate-income taxpayers. All taxes are prepared by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers and filed electronically when possible. You do not have to be an AARP member or a senior citizen to use Tax-Aide services. Manatee County sites will be open from Feb 3, 2025, to Apr 15, 2025.

Priority for tax preparation service will be given to those who make appointments.  Walk-ins may not be served depending upon availability of a volunteer tax preparer. To schedule an appointment, go online to www.AARP.org/findtaxhelp. In addition,  librarians at Manatee County libraries are available to help you make an appointment.  

Our locations and availability are below: 

Please Bring: (1) Government-issued Photo ID and Social Security Card or  Statement for taxpayer/spouse listed in top section of the Form 1040. (2) Social security  cards for all dependents listed on the return (phone camera pics of the cards are acceptable). (3) Tax documents for TY 2024 including W-2, Social Security, 1095- A/ACA Health Insurance (i.e., Marketplace/Obama Care), Interest/Dividends, brokerage statements, Identity Theft PIN, etc. (4) For direct deposit or e-payment, bring checkbook or other document with bank account information. (5) It always helps if you bring in last years’ tax return as well. (6) Additional information may be emailed to you  after you make an online appointment.