AARP Tax-Aide volunteers offer free 2024 tax return preparation in several C.O. locations

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- AARP Tax-Aide Foundation is a volunteer organization that offers free tax return preparation to low-income taxpayers, with a particular focus on the elderly. 

In 2023, their Central Oregon locations prepared over 1,800 returns and generated over 1.7 million in refunds for their clients. They are pleased to offer the following locations for the 2024 filing season:

• Bend Main Library 601 NW Wall Street
  • 541-728-3053
  • **Walk In Appointments Available -Saturdays 9:00 am
  • Monday slots are by Appointment Only
  • In Person Appointment Scheduling January 11,12  10am-3 pm
• Bend Council on Aging, 500 Greenwood Avenue
  • 541-668-7597
  • By Appointment Only
  • In Person Appointment Scheduling January 17,18  10:30-2pm
    • For these dates, Use 1036 NE 5^th Street Entrance and park on Street
• Bend Latino Community Association 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr Suite #110
  • 541-788-4831
  • Bilingual preparers will be available
  • By Appointment Only
• Redmond NeighborImpact Building   2303 SW 1^st Street
  • 541-526-3834
  • By Appointment Only
  • In Person Appt Sch is held at the Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave
  • Appointment Open House dates  Jan 25, Jan 30^th and Feb 12^th 9am-Noon
• Warm Springs Community Action Team, 1136 Paiute Ave, Warm Springs
  • 541-553-3148
  • By Appointment Only
• LaPine Senior Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way
  • 541-907-1433
  • By Appointment Only
• Assisted Tax Preparation (ATP)
  • Self Preparation with remote assistance by an AARP Counselor
  • http://aarpfoundation.org/taxaideselfprep
  • 458-206-1821 For questions regarding this service