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Our services for the 2024 tax season have concluded on April 15, 2025. We thank all clients who were served by our all-volunteer team this past tax season and look forward to serving you again during the 2025 tax season, starting in early February 2026. Please check back at this site for information about the 2025 tax season in late 2025 / early 2026.
En Español. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. You don't need to be an AARP member to use the service.
Since 1968, Tax-Aide has helped over 80 million taxpayers receive all the credits and deductions they're entitled to. Our volunteers are IRS-certified every year, so they understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. You can choose to have an IRS-certified volunteer prepare your taxes or provide coaching so you can prepare them yourself.
Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Every year, from early February to mid-April, our volunteers take appointments at over 3,600 locations around the country. You can find them in libraries, malls, banks and community centers in all 50 states.
Questions on tax laws? Visit Online Tax Assistance (OTA).
Interested in becoming an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer? Learn about Tax-Aide volunteer opportunities.
To contact Tax-Aide, email taxaide@aarp.org or call toll free 1-888-227-7669.
To learn more about AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide services, please watch this short video.
Be Prepared for Your Tax Preparation Appointment
It is important that all taxpayers listed on the tax return with the exception of their dependents, are present and prepared for their tax appointment.
Please review the list of forms and documents to bring with you for your appointment. You may speed up your appointment if you fill out and print the Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet (IRS Form 13614-C) before your appointment.
Important Notes:
We prepare Federal tax returns. Florida does not have income tax, so none needs to be filed. Due to IRS restrictions, we are unable to prepare any other state tax returns.
Some of the items that are out of scope include rental property income, farm income, certain income items on Schedule K-1, moving expenses, the Alternative Minimum Tax and loss from a self-employment business.
We recognize that some of our clients suffered losses caused by the recent hurricanes. We will be able to provide limited guidance on how to deal with the tax implications of such losses, but due to IRS restrictions, we are unable to prepare and file tax returns which include claims of casualty losses.
As a matter of policy, we prepare tax returns to be filed electronically. We do not prepare paper tax returns.
Our COVID-19 policy is the same as our host libraries' COVID-19 policies. For the safety of our clients and volunteers, please do not show up for an appointment if you have COVID-19, have symptoms of COVID-19 or any other contagious disease.
AARP Tax-Aide Service Locations in Sarasota, FL
AARP Tax-Aide Locations in Sarasota
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services in Sarasota operate out of some Sarasota County public libraries. The dates and times of operations as well as the procedures used at the sites may be slightly different, depending on site limitations.
Please choose one of the following locations to review the days and hours of operation and what to expect at each site:
If you prefer a different location, please consult the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide's Locator.
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