Tax help near you: Where to get free assistance from AARP and others in Tarrant County
Need help with your income taxes? The sooner you file, the sooner the IRS can process your refund.
Find free tax help in your city below. Locations for community tax centers (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide are available to Tarrant County residents. To qualify for VITA, residents must have an individual or household income less than $60,000 annually. AARP tax help is open to anyone, but it’s targeted towards seniors and moderate- to low-income individuals.
You’ll need to bring these documents and complete this form to receive free tax assistance.
Click here for a full list of VITA locations and here for a full list of AARP locations.
Arlington
Four community tax center locations in Arlington are providing free tax preparation assistance by IRS-certified volunteers, and another is available from the AARP Foundation. Email Maricela Avila at maricela.avila@arlingtontx.gov to find out more.
- Arlington Human Service Center: 401 W. Sanford St., open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only drop-off and virtual tax preparation assistance will be provided. No appointment needed for virtual tax preparation assistance. Spanish assistance available. Sign this consent form.
- Destiny Pointe CC VITA: Only virtual tax preparation services will be provided at this location. Sign this consent form.
- Tarrant County College VITA at Southeast Campus: Only virtual tax preparation assistance will be provided at this location. Sign this consent form.
- Shadow Brook Community Tax Center: 2020 S. Cooper St., open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spanish assistance available.
- Arlington libraries: AARP is offering free tax preparation assistance at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library and the Southwest Branch Library. Must schedule appointment in-person.
Azle
Certified tax preparers with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be at the Azle Memorial Library through April 14 to provide free tax preparation for individual returns. Appointments are required and must be made online here. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call the library at 817-752-2682.
Burleson
Through April 12, AARP representatives will be at the Burleson Public Library at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. on Tuesdays and the Burleson Recreation Center at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. on Thursdays to offer assistance by appointment only. Sign up at the library for appointments and pick up a form, or print the AARP Intake Form. Bring completed forms to your appointment.
Colleyville
Free tax assistance is provided by AARP. Appointments are required and can be made through the Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road, 817-503-1195. Tax help will be provided Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St.
Crowley
AARP is providing free tax help at the Crowley Public Library, 409 S. Oak St., on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 817-297-6707 to schedule an appointment.
Euless
Free tax help is available at the Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Drive, on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flower Mound
Make an appointment at the Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W. Windsor Drive, available Tuesdays, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 972-874-6110 to make an appointment.
Fort Worth
Here are VITA locations. Schedule an appointment online or call 682-428-2939. Visit United Way of Tarrant County for more information.
Southside Community Center: 959 E. Rosedale St. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. I-person help and tax document drop-off.
Catholic Charities Mercado: 1500 N. Main St. Wednesdays, 11:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spanish assistance available. Virtual only. Call 817-706-9117 or visit this website to make an appointment. Find out more here.
Northside Public Library: 601 Park St. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offering tax document curbside dropoff.
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth: 249 W. Thornhill Drive. Various times. Spanish assistance available. Virtual only. Call 817-706-9117 or make an appointment online. Find out more here.
Opening Doors for Women in Need: 3600 Horne St. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offering tax document curbside drop-off.
Martin Luther King Community Center: 5565 Truman Drive. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 6 p.m. Offering in-person help and tax document drop-off.
Tarrant County College South Campus: 5301 Campus Drive. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offering tax document curbside drop-off.
Here are AARP locations:
Shamblee Branch Library: 1062 Evans Ave. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 p.m. Contact 817-392-5580 to schedule an appointment.
Clinica De Asesoria: 2951 S. Freeway. Tuesdays, 2 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Spanish tax help available. Contact 817-781-7967 to schedule an appointment.
Diamond Hill Library: 1300 N.E. 35th St. Mondays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Spanish help available. Contact 817-392-6010 to schedule an appointment.
R.D. Evans Recreation Center: 3242 Lackland Road. Tuesdays, 11 to 4 p.m. Appointments must be made in person.
East Regional Library Fort Worth: 6301 Bridge St. Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m.
Grapevine
- GRACE in Grapevine: IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site at 837 E. Walnut St. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Offering tax document curbside drop-off. Call 682-428-2939 to make an appointment.
The Rec Of Grapevine: AARP Tax-Aide at 1175 Municipal Way on Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact 817-410-3465 to schedule an appointment.
Haltom City
Call 817-222-7786 to schedule an appointment at Haltom City Library, 4809 Haltom Road, on Thursdays, 12 to 4 p.m.
Hurst
AARP is providing help at the Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Road, on Tuesdays, 12 to 4 p.m. Call 817-788-7300 to make an appointment.
Keller
Keller Senior Center provides AARP tax assistance for seniors at 660 Johnson Road on Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact 817-743-4370 to schedule an appointment.
Mansfield
There are two locations providing free tax assistance to Mansfield residents.
- Mansfield Senior Citizen Center: 106 S. Wisteria St. Mondays, 10 a..m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays 2 to 5 p.m.; and Fridays, 3 to 7 p.m. Contact 817-728-3680 to schedule an appointment.
- Mansfield Mission Center: 901 W. Broad St. Thursday and Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Offering tax document curbside drop-off. Call 682-428-2939 to make an appointment.
North Richland Hills
If you live in North Richland Hills, you can make an appointment at these locations.
- North Richland Hills Library: AARP Foundation site. 9015 Grand Ave. Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact 817-427-6714 to schedule an appointment.
- Community Enrichment Center: VITA site. 6250 N.E. Loop 820. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offering in-person help and tax document drop-off. Call 682-428-2939 to make an appointment.
Richland Hills
AARP is providing tax assistance at the Richland Hills Public Library, 6724 Rena Drive, on Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m. Contact 817-616-3760 to schedule an appointment.
Southlake
Make an appointment for tax assistance from AARP at Southlake Library, 1400 Main St., Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. Call 817-748-8247.
Watauga
Watauga Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road, is hosting AARP tax appointments on Wednesdays, 12 to 4 p.m. Call 817-514-5892 to make an appointment.
Weatherford
Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St., is hosting Spanish and English tax aide on Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 12 to 6 p.m. Make an appointment online.
White Settlement
White Settlement Library, 8215 White Settlement Road, is open for tax drop-off Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays, 12 to 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
