We are a team of volunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program serving Thurston County, Washington. Our goal is simple: to make sure members of our community don’t miss out on the tax refunds, credits, and deductions they’ve earned simply because they cannot afford a paid tax preparer.
Each year, our dedicated group of about 70 volunteers provides free tax preparation and secure e-file services to local taxpayers. In a typical filing season, we help prepare more than 2,500 federal income tax returns and secure approximately $2.6 million in refunds for our community.
Our Mission and Core Values
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance program. Its mission is to provide high-quality, free income tax assistance and preparation services to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with a special focus on individuals age 50 and older.
Our work is guided by the following core values:
- Treat every taxpayer with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
- Safeguard taxpayer privacy and protect all personal and financial information.
- Maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Prepare accurate, complete, and high-quality tax returns.