TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE | AARP - ILLINOIS
600 East Spruce Street, Chatham, IL 62629
Eligibility
Open to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 50 and older
Required documents
Photo ID for everyone on the tax return, copy of last year's return, Social Security cards for everyone in household, income statements and other official documentation for household members that apply to the current tax year
Hours
By appointment only
Appointment days at Senior Services of Central IL (701 West Mason, Springfield, IL) are Jan 27-Jan 29, 2026, 9 am-12 pm
Beginning Feb 1, 2026, appointments can be made online, by calling AARP IVR, or in person at the Chatham Library Feb 11-April 8, 2026, Wed 9:30 am-1:30 pm
All clients must obtain and complete a tax preparation packet prior to their scheduled appointment
Packets are available at the library during open hours at the circulation desk
(888) 227-7669
Voice - Main | AARP IVR
Languages
English
Application process
Call or visit the website to schedule an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Illinois
Description
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
What's Here
Providing organization
AARP - ILLINOIS
Advocates for the physical, social, economic, and political benefit of older persons.