Tax-Aide available in ND beginning in early February
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will be offered in four cities beginning in early February, including Bismarck/Mandan, Fargo/Moorhead, Grand Forks/East Grand Forks and Minot. Appointments are required for all sites and can be made beginning the last week of January.
Tax-Aide is the largest free volunteer-based tax preparation assistance program in the United States. The program provides services to anyone, but focuses on taxpayers over 50 with low to moderate incomes. Tax preparation is provided by volunteers who are trained and IRS certified each year to be sure they are up-to-date on the latest changes and additions to the tax code.
Appointments are required, and can be made by calling the number noted for each city.
BISMARCK: Call 701-354-5273 to schedule an appointment at any of three sites. Please do not contact the sites directly regarding Tax-Aide appointments.
- Morton/Mandan Public Library, 609 W. Main Street, Mandan
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Bismarck Senior Center, 315 N. 20th Street, Bismarck
Open Monday, Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m - Dream Center, 1805 Park Avenue, Bismarck
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
GRAND FORKS/EAST GRAND FORKS: Call 701-787-1661 to schedule an appointment.
Please do not contact EGF Campbell Library
- EGF Campbell Public Library, 422 4th Street NW
Wednesday from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
FARGO-MOORHEAD: Call 701-335-6509 to schedule an appointment. Please do not contact the sites directly regarding Tax-Aide appointments.
- Moorhead Public Library, 118 5th Street South, Moorhead MN
Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Fargo Public Library - Carlson Branch, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo
Tuesday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Avenue N, Moorhead MN
Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MINOT: Call 701-409-0212 to schedule an appointment.
- American Legion Post 26, 1949 N Broadway
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For more information about AARP Foundation Tax Aide in North Dakota, contact Carol Meidinger, ND AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Partnership & Communications Specialist, 701-400-9821.
Due to to overwhelming response to the Tax Aide program, you may experience delays in scheduling and appointments are expected to fill quickly. Please note: The IRS offers a free, online option for completing your tax return that can be found at IRS.gov. The ND Tax Department offers a ND Free File tool at www.tax.nd.gov/FreeFile to determine if you qualify to file your federal and state returns for free.
Tax-Aide volunteers needed in ND
We're looking for compassionate and friendly individuals to join teams of local volunteers for this and future tax seasons. Demand for this service outstrips our volunteer pool, and your help would be invaluable! We provide training and continued support in a welcoming environment. You don’t have to be a tax pro to volunteer with us — whatever your skill set, there’s a role for you!
If you’re interested in volunteering, visit Learn How to Volunteer With AARP Foundation Tax Aide, or contact your local Tax-Aide site.
Learn more about AARP Foundation Tax-Aide by visiting Free Tax Preparation from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.
Additional tax resources can be found at IRS.gov.
