AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation SW Washington, Site Locations

Clark and Cowlitz County Free Tax Preparation Locations

The map below shows the locations where free tax returns are prepared. The map can be centered on the greater Vancouver Map area or on the Longview Map area. Moving the mouse to the site markers will give information about the site and clicking on the marker will take you to even more information about the site. The information about site locations is also presented in tabular form for the Vancouver Area and the Longview Area

Tax returns are prepared on a computer using IRS provided tax software and then e-filed. We give our clients a printed copy of the e-filed return. This saves having to mail a copy to the IRS. We can also have the refund electronically deposited into up to three separate accounts, or have the payment due deducted electronically from your bank account (on a date you select). We do not routinely prepare paper returns. We only prepare paper returns (still using the computer) in rare situations, generally when required by the IRS (for example, an amended return). If an Oregon return is required, we will also prepare and e-file it.

Our sites are only open between Feb 1st and the end of the filing season (typically April 15th). The days and hours of operation will become available in January. Generally speaking all of our Tax-Aide sites are very busy the first 2-4 weeks; it is not unusual to have more people waiting for service than we can handle when we open for business and we have to turn people away immediately. The sites generally become somewhat less busy the later part of February and during March. In April activity picks up again as people rush to beat the April 15 deadline. If you can avoid the busy times it would help both you and us.

Clark County

Vancouver Community Library (Main Library), 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver
Located on the corner of East Mill Plain Boulevard and Fort Vancouver Way (just east of I-5 and near the Clark College campus). This is our busiest and also our largest site. Note that it is open four days per week, and that two of those days are extended shifts. Even though we have the most tax counselors at the Library, most of the time you should expect a long wait. If you arrive late in a shift you likely will not be served that day. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Marshall Community Center, 1009 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver
Located on E McLoughlin Boulevard just east of I-5 and west of Ft Vancouver Way and Clark College. This site is very popular and well staffed, but is also very busy most of tax season. You should expect a wait or to be turned away if you arrive late. One reason for its popularity is that it used to be open five days per week; it now is open only two days/week. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver
Located on 136th Ave between NE Mill Plain Blvd and NE 18th St, and a little over one mile east of I-205. In the past this site has been open 3-5 days and been very busy for most of tax season. It has become a very popular site for seniors and others using the Community Center or Meals on Wheels site and for people living in East Vancouver. Note that this year it is only open two days/week. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas
Centrally located and easily located in Camas, this is a popular site for people living in Camas, Washougal, and East Clark County. It, too, tends to be a very busy site all year long and has traditionally operated two or three days per week. This year it will be open four days per week, which should help relieve some of the waiting times and accommodate more clients. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Glenwood Place Senior Living Center, 5500 NE 82nd Ave
Located just northwest of Westfield Vancouver Mall, near the Thurston Rd exit off SR500, this site is somewhat secluded but easily accessible. This has traditionally been one of our less-busy sites, especially after the early February rush. However it is growing in popularity as overflow clients from busier sites are referred to Glenwood and then return in following years. We have expanded the number of tax preparers at this site from 2 to 3, and can handle additional workload, particularly late in the tax season. Our evening shifts are usually less busy too. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

First Baptist Church, 108 W 27th Street, Vancouver
This is a new site for TY2009 and is in the basement of the church located at the junction of 4th Plain Blvd and Main St in Vancouver. More information is here site schedule and here Driving Directions

Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C Tenney Way, Salmon Creek
Located off 134th St about ½ mile west of the 134th St exit from I-5 (near the Fred Meyer), this site serves taxpayers north of Vancouver in Salmon Creek. It is a busy site though wait times are often reasonable. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Community Housing Resource Center, 2700 NE Andresen Rd, Suite D3
Located just south of Andresen and Fourth Plain Blvd at the south end of the Hertz Rental Car office area. This site is located in the Community Housing Resource Center Offices. The site is by appointment only, please call (360)690-4496 to make an appointment. More information is here site schedule and here Driving directions

Battle Ground Community Library 1207 SE 8th Street, Battle Ground
This is a new site for TY2009 in the new Battle Ground Library. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Cowlitz County

Longview Public Library, 1600 Louisiana St, Longview
This site is located on the Historic Circle along with the Monticello Hotel and the Post Office. The Library is a beautiful historic building with lovely yards and a large rose garden. Tax Aide is located on the lower floor in the "large" meeting room. Parking on street and at the rear of the building. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

McClelland Center, 951 Delaware St, Longview
This site is a Longview City Community Hall and Meeting Site. There is a parking area off the street facing 9th Ave. Tax aide will be down the hall to the left after entering the buildings main doors. This is a new site for this year replacing both of the previous year's sites at Canterbury Chateau and the Longview senior center. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Fibre Federal Credit Union, 796 Commerce, Longview
This site is in the new Fibre Federal CU "Administration" building located on Commerce. It is a very modern looking building that sits back of the street. This is not a facility that sees customers, but is across the street from the main Fiber Federal Customer Center. More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Monticello Middle School, 1225 28th Ave, Longview
More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Cathlamet River Room, 25 River Road, Suite D, Cathlamet, WA
More information is here site schedule and here driving directions

Clark County

Closed until Feb 2011

Site & Location

Days Open

Hours Open

First Baptist Church
108 W 27th Street, Vancouver

Marshall Community Center
1009 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver

Vancouver Community Library
1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver

Cascade Park Community Library
600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver

Camas Public Library
625 NE 4th Ave, Camas

Glenwood Place Senior Living-Terrace Bldg
5414 NE 81st Ave, Vancouver

Community Housing Resource Center
2700 NE Andresen rd, Suite D3, Vancouver

Battle Ground Community Library
1207 SE 8th St, Battle Ground

Three Creeks Community Library
800-C NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver

Cowlitz County

Closed until Feb 2011

Site & Location

Days Open

Hours Open

Longview Public Library
1600 Louisiana St, Longview

McClelland Center
951 Delaware St, Longview

Fibre Federal Credit Union
796 Commerce, Longview

Monticello Middle School
1225 28th Ave, Longview

Cathlamet River Room
25 River Road, Suite D, Cathlamet, WA

Sites Across the USA

Information about Tax-Aide tax preparation sites across the USA will be available mid January. Go to the National Tax-Aide Site Locator and enter the zip code for a list of nearby sites. Tax-Aide sites are generally open only between Feb 1st and the end of the filing season (typically April 15th). Days and Hours of Operation will become available in January.