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How AARP Foundation Tax-aide Can Help You Today

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers offer free tax return preparation to anyone who needs it. They are trained to help you file a variety of income-tax forms and schedules.

To schedule an appointment to have your taxes prepared by an AARP Tax Aide, please call 847-448-8630 or visit the 2nd floor service desk.

Exclusions (Tax Aides cannot prepare returns with these criteria):

• Self-employment if there are employees, losses, expenses in excess of $50,000, depreciation, etc.
• Hobby income
• Complicated capital gains/losses
• Complicated Schedule K-1
• Rental income
• Royalty income
• Tax on a Child's Investment and Other Unearned Income
• Farm income/expenses
• Some types of investment income or itemized deductions
• Alternative Minimum Tax, Additional Medicare Tax, or Net Investment Income Tax
• Foreign financial asset reporting requirements
• Form 1099-DA and certain other digital asset transactions
• Solar energy credits
• Clean vehicle credits