The Skagit AARP TaxAide program offers free tax return preparation, and tax consultation for most low- and middle-income tax situations.  It is an all-volunteer community operation.  Your tax return is prepared by IRS certified tax preparers (called counselors), who must recertify annually and transmitted electronically to the IRS.

If you are interested in accessing our free tax preparation service, familiarize yourself with our process and call one of the sites for an appointment.

AARP TaxAide services are limited so be sure to make your appointment early!  Once we run out of appointments, you will have to find another way to get your tax return done.

LET'S GET STARTED! 

Choose a Site and CALL FOR an Appointment

For an appointment, call one of the site numbers below.  If a live person does not answer the phone, simply leave your name and phone number at the tone and someone will call you back, usually within 2 business days to schedule your appointment.  

Anacortes - (360) 474-7731‬ (appts)

United Methodist Church - 2201 H Ave

Taxpayers can call beginning Monday, January 13, 2025 for an appointment.

Mondays & Thursdays 9 am - 4 pm , February 3 - April 10.

Once you have an appointment you may pick up your packet from the Anacortes Senior Center.

Burlington 

Burlington Senior Center - 1011 Greenleaf Ave.

We are offering two programs this year:

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9 am - 3 pm, February 4 - April 8

Taxpayers can call the Burlington Senior Center at (360) 755-0102 beginning Monday, January 13, 2025 for an appointment. Appointments are filled with the earliest time available.

Saturdays - 9 am to 3 pm, February 15, March 8 and March 29.

This new program is to serve working families and those not able to make an appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Spanish interpreters available as needed. Beginning Monday, January 13, 2025, taxpayers should call (360) 386-5801 and leave a detailed message with their contact information. A volunteer will return the call within two days and schedule the appointment. Please do not call the Burlington Senior Center for Saturday appointments.

Once you have an appointment, please pick up your packet at the Burlington Senior Center, Mount Vernon Senior Center or the Sedro Woolley Senior Center and fill it out prior to your appointment. Packets are available in English and Spanish.

Mount Vernon - No program available this year at the Mount Vernon Senior Center.

Concrete - (360) 708-9761

East County Resource Center - 45770 Main Street

Wednesdays 10 am - 2 pm, February 5 - April 9.  Taxpayers can call for an appointment beginning January 13, 2025.

General Tax Questions - (360) 386-5801

This phone line is for people with a tax question. If you have a tax question, please leave a voicemail with your name, phone number and question, and someone will call you back.

Getting Ready For Your 1st Appointment

After you make your first appointment, be sure to pick up your packet ahead of time at one of the sites so that you can have it filled out and ready for your 1st appointment. If you have not done this, you will have to arrive at least 30 minutes early to complete and sign the documents in the packet. In addition to the documents in your packet, please bring the following with you to your appointment as we will need to inspect and copy them:

1. Original Social Security card (or unexpired ITIN card) for all taxpayers and dependents.  A Social Security income statement, for those receiving social security payments, is a valid substitute.

2. Valid photo ID for taxpayers (not needed for dependents).

3. All original tax documents.  Please review a copy of your last year’s return to see that you have received everything.  For example, if you received income from an IRA or pension in 2023, do you have the 1099-R form for 2024?  If you are missing a tax document, we cannot start your return, and our preparation of your return will be delayed.

4. You (and your spouse) will need to fill out our usual Intake form (included in your packet). Please complete all pages.  It is highly recommended that you pick up a packet ahead of time at a designated site.

5. A voided check if you want a refund deposited directly into your bank account or if you want to pay taxes directly from your account.  

6. Please bring your 2023 completed return with you.  It is helpful for processing this year's return, especially if we did not prepare your return at our site last year.

Filing an Extension

If you are unable to complete your tax return by the deadline, you may want to file Form 4868 with the IRS by April 15th.  This allows you an additional six months to file.  If you anticipate receiving a refund, simply complete the form and  mail to the IRS or file the form online.  If you anticipate owing money, you will need to make your estimated payment due by April 15th to avoid penalties.

• Form 4868 -  Filing An Extension

Other Tax-Aide and IRS Information

You are invited to review the following documents, which discuss your civil and taxpayer rights and responsibilities and other important topics.

• Your Civil Rights