AARP Tax-Aide
at Elon University College of Law
218 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401
Free Tax Preparation & e-Filing
Free Tax Preparation & e-Filing
* No Age or Income Limits * Appointment Required *
* No Age or Income Limits * Appointment Required *
Appointment scheduling is now available
Appointment scheduling is now available
AARP Tax-Aide is a free service offered in conjunction with the IRS. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained to help you prepare and e-file your 2023 federal and NC state income tax returns, including a variety of common forms and schedules. We can also prepare and file returns for 2022 and 2021.
AARP Tax-Aide is a free service offered in conjunction with the IRS. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained to help you prepare and e-file your 2023 federal and NC state income tax returns, including a variety of common forms and schedules. We can also prepare and file returns for 2022 and 2021.
The AARP Tax-Aide site at the Elon University College of Law serves all persons, regardless of age or income. However, there are some types of returns we cannot prepare (these are listed below).
The AARP Tax-Aide site at the Elon University College of Law serves all persons, regardless of age or income. However, there are some types of returns we cannot prepare (these are listed below).
How our site will operate in 2024
How our site will operate in 2024
When you make your appointment, you can choose whether to use our Drop-Off or In-Person option.
When you make your appointment, you can choose whether to use our Drop-Off or In-Person option.
- The Drop-off option is convenient if you don't want to stay at our site while your return is prepared. When you arrive at your appointment time, you will meet for a few minutes with a Tax-Aide volunteer to ensure that you have brought all the documents needed to prepare your tax return. You can then leave and we will contact you if we have any questions. After a week, you will return to the site (no appointment needed). On this return visit, we will go over your completed return with you, you will sign an authorization form, and we will e-file your federal and state tax returns. To use this method, you must have a mobile phone where you can be reached during preparation of your tax return, because this is how your volunteer tax preparer will communicate with you.
- The In-Person option is for persons who don't mind waiting during return preparation or who would rather not make a second trip to the site. You will meet with one of our trained volunteer tax preparers and remain while your federal and state tax returns are prepared. When the returns are complete, you will sign an authorization form and your returns will be e-filed. An In-Person visit generally takes about an hour, but can sometimes be longer if your return is more complicated.
You must bring all of the following items to your appointment:
You must bring all of the following items to your appointment:
Photo ID for taxpayer (and spouse, if married filing jointly) – valid driver's license, military ID, passport, etc.
Photo ID for taxpayer (and spouse, if married filing jointly) – valid driver's license, military ID, passport, etc.
Social Security cards for all persons on the tax return – taxpayer, spouse, and anyone claimed as a dependent
Social Security cards for all persons on the tax return – taxpayer, spouse, and anyone claimed as a dependent
Voided check or other bank account information, if you wish a refund to be direct-deposited
Voided check or other bank account information, if you wish a refund to be direct-deposited
Your 2022 federal and state tax returns
Your 2022 federal and state tax returns
Tax forms for all sources of income, including: W2 forms from employers; 1099 forms for other income – interest or dividends, Social Security, retirement or pension accounts, non-employee income, unemployment benefits, cancellation of consumer credit card debt, etc.
Tax forms for all sources of income, including: W2 forms from employers; 1099 forms for other income – interest or dividends, Social Security, retirement or pension accounts, non-employee income, unemployment benefits, cancellation of consumer credit card debt, etc.
Tax forms for expenses such as child care, higher education, health insurance purchased on the ACA Marketplace, retirement contributions, Health Savings Accounts, etc.
Tax forms for expenses such as child care, higher education, health insurance purchased on the ACA Marketplace, retirement contributions, Health Savings Accounts, etc.
If you are self-employed or are a gig worker, a summary of all income and expenses related to your self-employment
If you are self-employed or are a gig worker, a summary of all income and expenses related to your self-employment
If you think you might be eligible to itemize deductions, a summary of your deductible expenses (this is not common)
If you think you might be eligible to itemize deductions, a summary of your deductible expenses (this is not common)
If you have any of these situations, we cannot prepare your tax return:
If you have any of these situations, we cannot prepare your tax return:
Self-employment (Schedule C), if any of the following apply:
Self-employment (Schedule C), if any of the following apply:
- net loss for the year (expenses greater than income)
- pay others who work for you (employees or contractors)
- maintain an inventory of goods for sale
- expenses over $35,000
- you claim depreciation
- you claim business use of home
- other complicating factors
Capital gains and losses (Schedule D) without proper documentation
Capital gains and losses (Schedule D) without proper documentation
Income from rental property (Schedule E), or if you rent your personal residence for 15 days or more (includes income from AirB&B, VRBO, etc.)
Income from rental property (Schedule E), or if you rent your personal residence for 15 days or more (includes income from AirB&B, VRBO, etc.)
Farm income or expenses (Schedule F)
Farm income or expenses (Schedule F)
Cancellation of debt for a consumer loan or business credit card
Cancellation of debt for a consumer loan or business credit card
You have a Schedule K-1 that shows depreciation or other complicated entries
You have a Schedule K-1 that shows depreciation or other complicated entries
You are employed as a minister
You are employed as a minister
You are active duty military
You are active duty military
You have income from pursuing a hobby
You have income from pursuing a hobby
You bought, sold, or traded in cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, etc.) or other digital assets (like NFTs)
You bought, sold, or traded in cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, etc.) or other digital assets (like NFTs)
An appointment is required. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning February 1 through April 11, 2024.
An appointment is required. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning February 1 through April 11, 2024.
If you would like an appointment, please call 336-252-8755 and leave a detailed voicemail message. We will return your call and make your appointment. Please watch for this number on your Caller ID and pick up when we call.
If you would like an appointment, please call 336-252-8755 and leave a detailed voicemail message. We will return your call and make your appointment. Please watch for this number on your Caller ID and pick up when we call.
You may also send an email to elonta4104@gmail.com. Be sure to include your phone number so we can contact you to make your appointment.
You may also send an email to elonta4104@gmail.com. Be sure to include your phone number so we can contact you to make your appointment.
If you wish to use our online appointment scheduler to make an appointment yourself, click the button below.
If you wish to use our online appointment scheduler to make an appointment yourself, click the button below.
Please note: Appointments in April are In-Person only (no Drop-offs in April).
Please note: Appointments in April are In-Person only (no Drop-offs in April).
*** Save Time At Your Appointment ***
*** Save Time At Your Appointment ***
Save 10-15 minutes at your appointment by completing the intake materials in advance! There are several ways to do this:
Save 10-15 minutes at your appointment by completing the intake materials in advance! There are several ways to do this:
- Come by our site at 218 W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro on a Tuesday or Thursday in advance of your appointment and pick up the packet to take home and fill out.
- (If you have a printer) Get the packet by email to print and complete in advance. Send a request to elonta4104@gmail.com.
- (If you have a printer) Download the intake materials to print. Click here for download instructions.