Find Free Tax Preparation Help At These 5 Pop Ups In El Paso

Tax season is here and if you need help filing, then rest easy because free tax preparation assistance is available thanks to City Parks and Recreation and AARP TaxAide. 

Filing taxes is always a nerve-wracking experience, so folks who need help filing their taxes this year can file for free in-person on select days and hours for residents of El Paso. 

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation has teamed up with AARP TaxAide to offer free income tax preparation assistance by appointment only. (No Drop-ins Accepted) 

El Pasoans can make an appointment at several locations throughout the city, starting February 1 through April 15, 2022. 

While there are various free online tax services, having a real-life person help prepare your taxes is always preferred. Plus, AARP TaxAide volunteers are certified by the IRS and AARP, and residents of El Paso need not be AARP members to take advantage of the free service.  

The tax deadline this year is April 15, and even though it may be three months away, why wait? Get a head start and get your refund by making an appointment today. 

Free Tax Preparation Pop-Ups

Memorial Park Senior Center:

• To make an appointment for this location, call (915) 212-0391 
• Appointment Availability: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday 

Hilos De Plata Senior Center:  

• To make an appointment for this location, call (915) 212-2250 
• Appointment Availability: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 

Polly Harris Senior Center:  

• To make an appointment for this location, call (915) 212-0733 
• Appointment Availability: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday 

Eastside Senior Center:  

• To make an appointment for this location, call (915) 212-0411 
• Appointment Availability: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 

Galatzan Recreation Center:  

• To make an appointment for this location, call (915) 212-0754 
• Appointment Availability: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 

How It Works:  

• The taxpayer will receive an intake form to complete, followed by an interview with a certified tax preparer who will review all documents.  
• The taxpayer will then wait until their tax return is complete with a final interview to review all documents and sign the return.  

What To Take: 

• Photo ID of the taxpayer(s) 
•  Original Social Security cards or social security statements (SSA-1099) of the taxpayer(s) and all dependents 
• All W2s, 1099s for interest and dividends, broker statements, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-R, CSA 1099-R, SSA-1099, 1099-G (unemployment), other 1099���s, or W-2G (gambling winnings) received for the 2021 tax year. 
• Letter 6475: Your 2021 Economic Impact Payments. You should receive this directly from the IRS in late January or early February. This reports the amount you received for the stimulus payments in April (generally $1,400 per person in the household) 
• Letter 6419: 2021 Total Advance Child Tax Credit (AdvCTC) Payments if you had any children - Sent directly from the IRS in January. 
• Any records to support deductions if taxpayer plans to itemize or claim the charitable deduction (2021 only, up to $300 in cash donations with receipts or canceled checks, $600 if married filing jointly) 
• Last year’s tax return for comparison