AARP Tax-Aide Bellingham, WA

07/01/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? ❤️ Volunteers Needed!

AARP Tax-Aide has helped low-income families and seniors in Whatcom County with free tax prep for 30+ years. In 2026 alone, volunteers supported 1,200+ families and saved them over $250,000 in fees!

We’re looking for new volunteers for the next tax season—-no accounting experience is needed. We provide all the training, and volunteers typically serve 2 shifts/week (Feb–April 15).

If you have basic computer skills, enjoy helping others, and want to connect with your community, we’d love to have you!

Apply: www.aarp.org/volunteer/programs/tax-aide
Questions: [email protected]

The largest volunteer-run tax preparation service helps older taxpayers with low income prepare their tax returns so they can get the refund they’ve earned.

01/14/2026

Review this list of what to bring so that you’re ready to get your taxes filed!

What should you bring to get your taxes done at free AARP Tax-Aide Bellingham, WA? Here is a helpful list!

https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-01-2011/important-tax-documents.html

01/14/2026

Where, when and how to get your taxes filed for free by our trained volunteers in Bellingham, WA.

01/13/2026

Attention ! We will be doing taxes at two sites again this season.

No appointment needed:
First Congregational Church of Bellingham, UCC
Beginning on Saturday January 31!

This location has new hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00pm to 6:00 pm, doors open at 1:45pm
Saturday 1:00pm to 5:00PM, Doors open at 12:45
Last day is Tuesday April 14
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Appointments needed:
Bellingham Senior Activity Center North Facility at 140 Bellis Fair Parkway in Bellingham near the WINCO and Value Village

We begin taking appointments January 23rd.

To make an appointment, you may come in person at the Central Senior Center at 315 Halleck St, or you may call (360) 733-4030 -both beginning January 23.

Tax Preparation will be on
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am to 2 pm
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3
Last Day is Thursday April 9
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For both sites:
***Services are available to all taxpayers regardless of age or income and AARP membership is not required.***

***We can prepare returns for most people although some more complicated returns may not be able to be prepared.***