Tax Preparation Assistance | AARP - Illinois
Resource Name:Tax Preparation Assistance | AARP - Illinois
address
1405 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Eligibility
Open to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 50 and older
Required documents
Photo ID for everyone on the tax return, copy of last year's return, Social Security cards for everyone in household, income statements and other official documentation for household members that apply to the current tax year
Hours
By appointment only, Tue and Thu 9:30 am-1:45 pm, Feb 10-Apr 9, 2026
In-person appointment days: Senior Services of Central Illinois (701 West Mason St, Springfield, IL) Jan 27-Jan 29, 2026, from 9 am-12 pm
Union Baptist Church on Feb 1 from 12 pm-2 pm
Beginning Feb 1, appointments can be made online, by calling AARP IVR, or in person at Union Baptist Church beginning Feb 10, during open hours when tax staff is present
All clients must obtain and complete a tax preparation packet prior to their scheduled appointment
Packets are available at Union Baptist Church just inside the entrance during open hours beginning Feb 8
Site will be closed Mar 17 due to Primary Elections
Do not call the church for an appointment
(888) 227-7669
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Call or visit the website to schedule an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
IL
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
Date of Last Formal Update
01/26/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
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Providing organization
AARP - Illinois
Advocates for the physical, social, economic, and political benefit of older persons.
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