20 + Locations Where El Pasoans Can File Their Taxes For Free

El Pasoans have several options when filing their taxes for free this year, thanks to the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Filing taxes is always a nerve-wracking experience, so El Pasoans who need help filing their taxes this year have several options, including filing for free in-person or online and select days and hours for senior citizens.

City of El Paso Parks and Recreation:

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

March 3 – April 14, 2021
Memorial Senior Center, 1800 Byron St.
Services will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
To make an appointment, call 915-212-0391.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tax preparation site will be drop-off only.

What To Bring:

Photo ID of the taxpayer(s)
Original Social Security cards or social security statement (SSA-1099) of the taxpayer(s) and all dependents
All W-2s, 1099s for interest and dividends, broker statements, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-R, CSA 1099-R, SSA-1099, 1099-G (unemployment), and other 1099s or W-2G (gambling winnings) that you received for the 2020 tax year
The amounts received for the two stimulus payments
Any records to support deductions if resident plans to itemize or claim the charitable deduction (this year only, up to $300 in cash donations with receipts or canceled checks).
Last year’s tax return for comparison

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 915-212-0391.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free in-person tax preparation at various locations or online at freetaxeselpaso.org.

On-Line:

Visit freetaxeselpaso.org or call 211 for more information on how to file online.

Drop-Off Locations:

Boys & Girls Club of El Paso

(New Mexico tax filing available)
801 S. Florence St. El Paso, Texas 79901
February 13–April 10
Saturdays: 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Americas High School

12101 Pellicano Drive El Paso, Texas 79936
February 18–April 15
Thursdays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 15–19)

Bel Air High School

731 N. Yarbrough Drive El Paso, Texas 79915
February 8–April 12
Mondays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 15)

El Dorado High School

12401 Edgemere Blvd. El Paso, Texas 79938
February 17–April 14
Wednesdays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 15–19)

GECU VITA Site at Eastridge Plaza

(New Mexico tax filing available)
1220 Wedgewood Drive, Suite 2 El Paso, Texas 79925
February 1–April 15
Monday–Thursday: 4–7 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Special hours for senior citizens: Tuesdays: 8 a.m. –10 a.m.

Montwood High School

12000 Montwood Drive El Paso, Texas 79936
February 16–April 13
Tuesdays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 15–19)

Mountain View High School

14964 Greg Drive El Paso, Texas 79938
February 17–April 14
Wednesdays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 10 & 17)

Pebble Hills High School

14400 Pebble Hills Blvd. El Paso, Texas 79938
February 18–April 15
Thursdays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 15–19)

Centro Comunitario Socorro Ramirez in Horizon

106 Peyton Road El Paso, Texas 79928
February 8–April 15
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Eastlake High School

13000 Emerald Pass Ave. El Paso, Texas 79928
February 16–April 13
Tuesdays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 15–19)

Del Valle High School

950 Bordeaux Drive El Paso, Texas 79907
February 1–April 15
Mondays & Thursdays: 4–8 p.m.
(Closed March 15 & 18)

Socorro High School

10150 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas 79927
February 15–April 12
Mondays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 15–19)

Workforce Solutions Borderplex

8825 North Loop Drive, #122 El Paso, Texas 79907
February 9–April 13
Tuesdays: 2–6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

Tigua Business Center 9180 Socorro Road, Building B
El Paso, Texas 79907
February 1–April 15
Monday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m (First 20 people)

Bowling Family YMCA

(New Mexico tax filing available)
5509 Will Ruth Ave. El Paso, Texas 79924
February 8–April 15
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

GECU US-54 & Cohen

(New Mexico tax filing available)
4521 Cohen Ave. El Paso, Texas 79924
February 8–April 12
Mondays: 5–7 p.m.

Lower Dyer Community Center

(New Mexico tax filing available)
3506 Fillmore Ave. El Paso, Texas 79930
February 2–April 13
Tuesdays: 9–11 a.m. & 1–4 p.m.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Medical Education Building, Room 1110
5001 El Paso Drive El Paso, Texas 79905
February 10–April 4
Wednesdays: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Jefferson High School

4700 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas 79905
February 10–April 14
Wednesdays: 4:30–7 p.m.
(Closed March 17)

Canutillo High School

(New Mexico tax filing available)
6675 S. Desert Blvd. El Paso, Texas 79932
Wednesday, February 24: 5–8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3, 10 & 24: 5–8 p.m.

GECU Terrace at the UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium

(New Mexico tax filing available)
2701 Sun Bowl Drive El Paso, Texas 79902
February 9–April 13
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5–7 p.m.

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