AARP Foundation Tax-Aide of Southern Brazoria County

04/15/2026

Today is the last day to file taxes or request an extension for the 2026 season.
Our volunteers will be at the Angleton Library from 11 AM - 4 PM today to help you meet the deadline! 📝

04/11/2026

🚨 Final days to file your taxes—for FREE!
Our AARP Tax-Aide team is wrapping up soon, and we’d love to help you get it done stress-free.
Walk in, bring your documents, and let’s check it off your list ✔️
If you've been putting it off, now's the time. We're here to help! 😊

04/07/2026

Tax filing deadline is April 15! Don't delay - come see us before then for Free tax assistance.

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02/14/2026

Thank you The Facts for coming out to visit and share information about our community services.

Preparing their federal income tax forms might not be stress-free, but residents can have them filled out at no charge through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, which is operating at

02/07/2026

Happy Senior Fest! 🎈
We’re set up today at the Lake Jackson Civic Center and would love for you to stop by our AARP Foundation Tax-Aide booth in Terrace I.
Come say hi 👋🏻, grab some information on our free tax preparation services, and visit with us before 12 PM!

02/05/2026

Issue Number: Tax Tip 2026-10
Tax credits for individuals

A tax credit reduces the amount a person owes in income taxes dollar-for-dollar. Some tax credits are even refundable, meaning if a person's tax bill is less than the amount of a refundable credit, they can get the difference back in their refund. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill has brought enhancements to some of these credits.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the more common credits:

Tax credits

Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children. For 2025, the amount is up to $2,200 per qualifying child.
Child and Dependent Care Credit can reduce federal income tax by claiming the credit for child and or dependent care expenses while the person worked or was looking for work.
Saver’s Credit may be available if a taxpayer made eligible contributions to their IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan. The maximum credit is $1,000 ($2,000 if married filing jointly).
Refundable tax credits

Earned Income Tax Credit helps low to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. The amount of the credit may vary based on income, family size and filing status.
Premium Tax Credit is available to taxpayers who buy their health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace and meet other criteria. It’s a refundable credit based on the taxpayer’s income and the cost of their healthcare plan.
Fuel Tax Credit may be claimed if fuel was purchased for use for off-highway business and farming purposes.
Partially refundable tax credits

Additional Child Tax Credit is a refundable portion of the CTC. For 2025, up to $1,700 per qualifying child may be refundable.
Adoption Tax Credit is available to taxpayers who finalized an adoption in 2025 or started the adoption process before 2025. The maximum amount, for 2025, is $17,280 per eligible child. The refundable amount is up to $5,000 per qualifying child. However, any nonrefundable amount carried forward can’t be used to calculate a refundable portion for future tax years.
American Opportunity Tax Credit helps offset qualifying education expenses for an eligible college student. The amount is up to $2,500 per year and up to $1,000 is refundable.
It’s important for people to keep records to show their eligibility for the tax credits they claim. Unfortunately, scam promoters can share misleading information about credits while trying to promote large refunds. The IRS Interactive Tax Assistant can help a person decide if they're eligible for many popular tax credits and deductions.

02/04/2026

Create an IRS Individual Online Account today for security and convenience

IR-2026-21, Feb. 3, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely online and to help protect against identity theft and fraud.

The IRS Individual Online Account is available to anyone who can verify their identity. Tax professionals can support this effort by encouraging clients to use an IRS Individual Online Account and by using their own Tax Pro Account to complete authorized actions on their clients’ behalf.

With the same convenience as online banking, taxpayers can use the IRS Individual Online Account to:

View key tax return information, such as their adjusted gross income.
Request an identity protection PIN and access it throughout the year.
Check the status of their refund.
Confirm the status of their amended return.
Get account transcripts, including wage and income records.
Approve power of attorney and tax information authorization requests.
Edit language preferences and request alternative media.
Receive and view over 200 IRS digital notices.
Make and cancel payments.
Set up or modify payment plans and check their balance.
Access tax documents online

In early 2025, the IRS expanded the IRS Individual Online Account to allow taxpayers to view and download certain tax documents, including:

Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement.
Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation.
Form 1099-DIV, Dividends and Distributions.
Form 1099-INT, Interest Income.
Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information.
A full list of information return documents is available on IRS.gov.

Information return documents are filed and reported by employers, financial institutions, government agencies, and other payers to both the payees and the IRS. These documents provide information that can help taxpayers file their returns. The information is available for tax years 2023, 2024, and 2025 and can be found under the Records and Status tab in the taxpayer’s IRS Individual Online Account.

For more information, visit IRS Online Account for Individuals – Frequently Asked Questions on IRS.gov.

01/29/2026

Our new and returning counselors are trained and ready to start helping you next week! Visit our page and events for more information about this year's locations and dates.

01/14/2026

📣AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering FREE Income Tax Preparation at your local southern Brazoria County libraries — no appointments needed!

✔️ Seniors, students, families, and first-time filers welcome
✔️ Help determining if you need to file
✔️ Check eligibility for Child Tax Credit, Child Care Credit & Earned Income Credit
✔️ Questions about tips, overtime, or scholarships? We can help!

🗓 February 2 – April 15, 2026
🚶 Walk-ins welcome
💻 Electronic filing for fast refunds

📄 See flyers below for more information on locations, days, times, and what to bring.

01/04/2026