AARP Foundation at Neighborhood Libraries
Beginning Feb. 1 - Apr. 15, 2026, the library will host income tax return preparation for qualified residents. The library partners with the AARP Foundation to provide service to eight of our neighborhood locations. Please reach out to the number or email listed below for each location to schedule an appointment.
| Location | Appointment Details |
|---|---|
| Anacostia Library Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Call: 202-656-1689 States: DC, MD |
| Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. |
Call: 202-643-6407 States: DC, MD |
| Capitol View Library Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Online: bit.ly/CapitolViewAppts States: DC, MD |
|
Francis A. Gregory Library Every other Wednesday (beginning Mar. 4) |
Online: bit.ly/FrancisGregoryAppts or In Person |
|
Georgetown Library Friday |
Call: 202-677-5057 States: DC, MD |
| Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Email: 20051013@aarpfoundation.org States: DC |
| Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Email: 20051012@aarpfoundation.org States: DC, MD |
|
Southwest Library Saturday |
Online: bit.ly/SouthwestAppts States: DC, MD |
| Woodridge Library Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Online: bit.ly/WoodridgeAppts States: DC |
Community Tax Aid at MLK Library
You can also receive tax prep assistance from Community Tax Aid (CTA) at the MLK Library if your household income is under $69,000. Their IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and e-file your federal and state returns at no cost.
Please note that CTA cannot prepare tax returns that include any of the following:
- Virtual currency (like Bitcoin)
- Complicated investments or many stock sales
- Rental property income
- Self-employment with inventory, business losses, business use of your home, or employees
- Military income
- Income from other countries or international organizations
- People who arrived in the U.S. during 2025
- People in the U.S. on F, J, A, H, L, or M visas
| Location | Appointment Details |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Monday-Wednesday: 5:30-8pm Thursday: 10am-4pm Saturday: 10am-3:30pm Sunday: 1-3:30pm |
Call: 202-830-1480 |
Documents to Bring to Your Appointment
- Social Security Cards (or ITIN letter) for the taxpayer and anyone claimed as a dependent
- Valid Photo ID for taxpayer and spouse (if filing jointly)
- IP PIN Letter (if issued by IRS)
- All W-2’s, 1099’s, bank interest statements and other income information
- Record of expenses for tax credits and deductions (child care, education, student loans, medical expenses)
- Account and Routing Number for direct deposit of your refund
- Income statements for all your dependents (W2s, 1099-SSAs, etc.)
- Copy of last year's tax return if available
- 1095-A form if you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace/Exchange
For updates on tax assistance from other local organizations, please consult the following:
- The AARP Foundation: Call 202-642-9037 or dctaxaide.help@gmail.com.
- University of the District of Columbia (Reach by phone at 202-274-7002)
- DC Office of Tax and Revenue
- Internal Revenue Service
