The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation help to anyone with special attention to those over the age of 50 who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Appointments are required and run from early February through mid-April. Schedule an appointment in person at the Info Desk, Second Floor Desk or call 847-392-0100. If you have brokerage statements, please make your appointments for late March or early April. All returns will be e-filed, and you will receive a paper copy of your return. If filing a joint return, both spouses must be present, or bring a signed Power of Attorney.
Any changes to this service will be posted on our website at ahml.info. You can also contact us by email at questions@ahml.info, chat with us at ahml.info or call 847-392-0100.
Bring the following items to your tax appointment:
- Government photo ID and Social Security card or SSA-1099 year-end statement.
- Copies of all your W-2, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, 1099-B forms for 2024.
- Copy of your 2023 federal and state income tax returns filed in 2024.
- All correspondence from IRS.
- Form 1099-G Unemployment Insurance received in 2024.
- Self-employment income and expenses for 2024.
- Receipts and information for itemized deductions in 2024 (medical and dental expenses, taxes and interest paid, gifts to charities and other deductions). Total your receipts prior to your appointment.
- Real estate tax bills for property taxes paid in 2024.
- Closing statements for any real estate sold in 2024, including original cost of property and cost of improvements made to the property.
- Social Security SSA-1099 for 2024.
- Railroad retirement forms RRB-1099 and RRB-1099R for 2024.
- Marketplace Health Insurance Form 1095-A.
- Check from your bank for direct deposit or direct debit information.
- If using Power of Attorney, you must bring a copy of the official form.