Need free tax preparation services? These Boise 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.
The Boise area has five locations that offer this free assistance until mid-April, making figuring out taxes easily accessible and less stressful. All locations are handicap accessible.
Where you can visit AARP
Boise Senior Citizens Center - The Boise Senior Citizens Center is open to the public but masks are required for everyone over the age of 2. The center is open for tax help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 690 N Robbins Road. You must visit the site to make an appointment.
Garden City Public Library - The Garden City Public Library is only open for tax help on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The library can be found at 6015 N Glenwood Street and appointments must be made in-person in advance.
Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho - The cultural center in Nampa offers tax help on Monday’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday’s from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can call (208) 509-7106 to make an appointment or visit in-person to make an appointment at 315 Stampede Drive, Room 100.
King of Glory Lutheran Church - The church is open for midday appointments on Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as evening appointments from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. The church is located at 3430 N Maple Grove Road and appointments must be made in-person.
Library! at Hillcrest - The Library! at Hillcrest, located at 5246 W Overland Road, offers free tax help on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments must be made beforehand by visiting the library in-person.
If you would prefer to do your own taxes from home, AARP also offers free software to help file taxes and volunteer counselors that can assist people through screen-sharing.
