Need free tax preparation services? These Olympia locations are offering seniors help
Tax season is coming up and many people are struggling to file their own taxes. From adding a new home office, car expenses, deductibles and beneficiaries, tax season can be complicated for people of all ages.
This season, the American Association of Retired Persons is offering free tax preparation in a variety of ways for those 50 and older, offering assistance either in-person, low-contact, or contact-free depending on your area. If individuals want to file their own taxes, AARP also offers coaching from IRS-certified tax counselors.
In Olympia, AARP has 1 location that offers this free assistance, along with others in neighboring cities, making figuring out taxes easily accessible and less stressful.
WHERE YOU CAN VISIT AARP:
Olympia Community Center: Located at 222 Columbia St NW on the second floor, you can get tax help at the Olympia Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (360) 592-3489.
This location will be offering these services until April 18, and is handicap accessible. AARP will also be holding tax preparation services in Tumwater, Lacey and Chehalis. You can find these city’s locations, more information or free online assistance filing your own taxes through AARP’s website.
