The Middlesex AARP Tax Aide group will start its tax services for 2025 federal and Virginia tax preparation on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Cryer Center at 7485 General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Harmony Village. The group prepares tax returns for taxpayers with low to moderate income with emphasis on senior citizens. The Tax Aide program is sponsored by AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Membership in AARP is not required and the service is provided at no charge.
Taxes in Middlesex will be done by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 804-286-0953 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Appointments will be scheduled on most Wednesdays from Feb. 4 through April 15.
Gloucester location
The Middle Peninsula AARP TaxAide group will also be preparing taxes at the Gloucester Public Library on most Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays by appointment. Appointments for the Gloucester Public Library (6920 Main St., Gloucester) can be made online at http://tinyurl.com/Taxaide-Gloucester or in person by Tax Aide volunteers at the Gloucester Library Community Room when taxes are prepared from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gloucester library personnel will have information on how you can make an appointment, but are unable to make appointments.
Mathews location
Taxes will also be prepared at the Mathews Public Library (251 Main St., Mathews) on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. -3:15 p.m., Feb. 6, 13, 27 and March 6 and 13. Appointments for the Mathews Library can be made online at http://tinyurl.com/Taxaide-Mathews or in person by Tax Aide volunteers at the Mathews library when taxes are prepared from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the days listed above. Library personnel will have information on how you can make an appointment, but are unable to make appointments.
Additional details
Please note that because of very limited availability of counselors this year, returns with itemized deductions (long form) or original returns for tax years prior to 2025 will not be prepared at the Gloucester or Mathews libraries.
It is necessary when you come for your appointment at all locations to bring all your tax documents for 2025, photo IDs (driver’s licenses) for the taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards for taxpayers listed on the return and dependents, banking information for direct deposit (a blank check is preferable) and last year’s tax return if available. Arrive about 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete the required paperwork.
For updated information or if you have any questions, please leave a message on the Middle Peninsula Tax Aide line at 804-654-1407. Do not request appointments on this number.
Volunteers needed
“We are always looking for volunteers,” said a Tax Aide rep. “In addition to preparing taxes, we need help with administrative tasks, such as greeting taxpayers and managing computer equipment. If you or anyone else are interested in volunteering to do taxes, go to aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer to learn more.”
