AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites in Thurston County (District 20) prepare and e-file your Federal tax returns at no cost and will help eligible taxpayers apply for the Washington Working Families Tax Credit.
Our IRS-certified volunteer counselors can also prepare most prior-year and amended returns.
While our special focus is on those in our community who need help the most, we serve taxpayers of all ages and income levels—you do not need to be low-income, retired, or an AARP member.
Some returns fall outside our scope due to IRS and AARP Foundation guidelines. If it’s unclear, our counselors will review your documents and let you know.
All AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites in Thurston County are now closed. Our volunteer Tax Counselors are not available until the 2027 Tax Season to help taxpayers file their Federal Individual Income Tax Returns or to apply for the Washington State Working Families Tax Credit.
We will reopen our Tax-Aide sites for the 2027 Tax Season in early February 2027. We will open our Appointment Line and start taking appointments for the 2027 Tax Season in mid January 2027. If you would like to be notified when we reopen, subscribe to our Annual Newsletter.
If you need assistance before then, your options are limited. You can (1) visit the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Tax Assistance webpage where you can Submit a Request for Tax Help; (2) look into preparing and e-filing your own tax return through the IRS Free File Program (for households whose Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $89,000 or less); or (3) seek help from a paid tax preparer. The IRS has guidance on selecting a paid tax preparer and a directory for finding one on this webpage.
If you need to check the status of a refund, please see IRS Tax Tip 2026-33 which discusses ways to check the status of a tax refund; and what factors could delay a refund.
For any other tax questions please visit IRS.gov or our Tax Information page.