AARP Tax-Aide Bellingham, WA

01/14/2026

Review this list of what to bring so that you’re ready to get your taxes filed!

What should you bring to get your taxes done at free AARP Tax-Aide Bellingham, WA? Here is a helpful list!

https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-01-2011/important-tax-documents.html

01/14/2026

Where, when and how to get your taxes filed for free by our trained volunteers in Bellingham, WA.

01/13/2026

Attention ! We will be doing taxes at two sites again this season.

No appointment needed:
First Congregational Church of Bellingham, UCC
Beginning on Saturday January 31!

This location has new hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00pm to 6:00 pm, doors open at 1:45pm
Saturday 1:00pm to 5:00PM, Doors open at 12:45
Last day is Tuesday April 14
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Appointments needed:
Bellingham Senior Activity Center North Facility at 140 Bellis Fair Parkway in Bellingham near the WINCO and Value Village

We begin taking appointments January 23rd.

To make an appointment, you may come in person at the Central Senior Center at 315 Halleck St, or you may call (360) 733-4030 -both beginning January 23.

Tax Preparation will be on
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am to 2 pm
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3
Last Day is Thursday April 9
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For both sites:
***Services are available to all taxpayers regardless of age or income and AARP membership is not required.***

***We can prepare returns for most people although some more complicated returns may not be able to be prepared.***

03/19/2025

Always nice to see the volunteers at another AARP Tax-Aide Program location providing excellent service to the community! We love being able to help. https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/rant-and-rave-reader-appreciates-tax-assistance/

02/04/2025

We will be available today Tuesday February 4 to do taxes at the First Congregational Church beginning at 3:00pm

01/24/2025

Thanks Cascadia Daily News for the mention in the Community Week in Brief section of Friday's paper. We appreciate your help in getting the word out so we can help more Whatcom County Residents file their taxes easily and for no cost!

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/jan/21/free-tax-preparation-in-bellingham-starts-in-february/

01/16/2025

Senior Center Tax Aide information now available! We will be offering appointments at the NEW Bellingham Senior Activity Center location at 140 E. Bellis Fair Parkway on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on February 4th.

Appointments can be made by phone on January 22 from noon to 4PM and January 23 from 9am to 3pm by calling (360) 733-4030 Extension 1033. After these dates, appointments can be made during Center hours (weekdays 8am-4pm) at the same phone number.

For a list of items to bring, visit https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-01-2011/important-tax-documents.html

01/14/2025

AARP Foundation Free Tax-Aide service is back February 1st! Our team of IRS-Certified volunteers will help file your taxes accurately and efficiently.

📆 M-W 3-6:30 pm // Sat Noon-4pm
⏰(doors open 15 minutes before start times)
📆 First Day Saturday Feb 1
😃 Open to all taxpayers -All incomes & ages welcome
🚶🏽‍♂️ Walk-ins only
😣 Very complicated returns may be turned away
⛪️ @ First Congregational Church of Bellingham, UCC , 2401 Cornwall
📆 Ends Saturday April 12 - not open 4/14 or 4/15
📝 For a list of items to bring, visit
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-01-2011/important-tax-documents.html
☎️ Call (360)474-7066 for info & possible schedule changes