AARP Tax-Aide Kenosha and Racine Counties, WI

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer run tax preparation and assistance program. Its mission is to provide high-quality, free income tax assistance and preparation services to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with a special focus on individuals age 50 and older.

This service is provided by a dedicated group of local volunteers that are trained to assist and complete individual tax returns.

The goal of the Tax-Aide program is to foster financial independence, especially among lower-income older adults. It runs through mid-April. More than 28,000 AARP Foundation volunteers serve people in over 3,600 communities — at local libraries, community centers, malls and churches. Those looking for help can visit any of the venues and meet with a volunteer, who will help file taxes electronically. The program also offers online tools, including free access to a website to help you prepare your own taxes. You can also request help from a counselor to coach you through the process. Tax-Aide is open to everyone, with a focus on older adults with a low to moderate income.

In Kenosha and Racine counties we currently have seven locations that prepare taxes and offer tax assistance. Volunteers are needed to continue to expand our service to the community. No tax preparation background is needed; however, general computer knowledge is helpful.

Here’s what else to know:

You don’t have to be an AARP member to volunteer.

Volunteers are trained annually and IRS-certified to ensure they know and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. All tax returns are double-checked by a separate volunteer for accuracy. Training is held in late fall and January, and our tax season is from early February to April. AARP Tax-Aide Foundation oversees the program and there is no liability for the volunteer in assisting the taxpayer with their tax preparation.