FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE 2020 TAX SEASON
DC residents who in 2019 earned $56,000 or less (with dependents) or $35,000 or less (without dependents) are eligible for free income tax preparation services.
Tax sites are now open and ready to assist you!
Tax Preparation Sites in Southeast
UPO Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene Community Service Center
(Update as of 3/17/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 2907 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20032
Site will be Open from 1/27 - 4/15 except on 2/17
Days of Operation: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Hours of Operation: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
By appointment only: 202-231-7903
Language of Service: English
Special service days: Walk-in only (service limited based on number of available volunteers) on Saturday 2/1, Saturday 2/8, and Saturday 4/4 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This tax site is managed by United Planning Organization (UPO).
UPO at the RISE Center
(Update as of 3/17/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 2730 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20032
Site will be Open on 3/7 and 4/15
Days of Operation: Wednesday and Saturday
Hours of Operation: Saturday 3/7 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Wednesday 4/15 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Walk-in only
Language of service: English
This tax site is managed by United Planning Organization (UPO).
SE Community Credit Center at Good Hope Road Shopping Center
(Update as of 3/14/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 2831 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 (Entrance on side of Capital One Bank)
Site will be Open from 2/12 - 4/15
Days of Operation: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Hours of Operation: Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Walk-in only
Language of Service: English
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
Mary Virginia Merrick Recreation Center
(Update as of 3/12/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed on Saturdays 3/14 and 3/21.)
Address: 4275 4th St, SE, Washington, DC 20032
Site will be Open from 2/1 - 4/4 except on 2/22, 2/29, 3/7 and 3/14
Days of Operation: Saturday
Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Walk-in and By appointment: (202) 562-1056 or via email at cbanks@christchilddc.org
Language of Service: English
This tax site is managed by Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Washington.
Tax Preparation Sites in Northeast
East River Family Strengthening Collaborative
(Update as of 3/12/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 3925 Minnesota Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20019 (Entrance facing the parking lot behind the building)
Site will be Open from 2/1 - 4/11
Days of Operation: Saturday
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Walk-in only
Language of Service: English
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
Edgewood Commons
(Update as of 3/14/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 601 Edgewood Street, NE, Suite 10, Washington, DC 20017
Site will be Open from 2/2 - 4/5
Days of Operation: Sunday
Hours of Operation: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Walk-in only
Language of Service: English
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
Catholic University of America
(Update as of 3/12/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed on Saturdays 3/14 and 3/21.)
Address: 3600 John McCormack Drive, NE, Washington, DC 20064
Site will be Open from 2/1 - 4/11
Day of Operation: Saturday
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Walk-in and by appointment: (202) 319-6788 or via email at cua.vita2018@gmail.com
Language of Service: English
This tax site is managed by Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Washington.
Tax Preparation Sites in Northwest
CentroNia
(Update as of 3/14/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 1420 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Site will be Open from 2/1 - 4/11
Days of Operation: Saturday
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
By appointments only: 202-869-2999
Walk-ins served when space is available.
Language of Service: English and Spanish
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
Wardman Court Community Center
(Update as of 3/14/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 1350 Clifton Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Entrance on 14th St, NW)
Site will be Open from 2/4 - 4/14
Days of Operation: Tuesday
Hours of Operation: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Walk-in only
Language of Service: English
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
Howard University
(Update as of 3/16/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: Address will be provided when appointment is confirmed
Site will be Open from 1/28 - 4/18
Days of Operation: Tuesday and Saturday
Hours of Operation: On Tuesday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
By appointments only: 202-684-8228 or via email at howarduniversityvita@gmail.com
Language of Service: English
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
Jubilee Jobs
(Update as of 3/16/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 2712 Ontario Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Site will be Open from 2/1 - 4/15 (Except on 2/17)
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
Hours of Operation: On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
By appointment only: 202-830-1480 or online at www.communitytaxaiddc.org
Language of Service: English and Spanish
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
George Washington University School of Business
(Update as of 3/14/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: Duques Hall, 2201 G St, NW, Washington, DC 20052 (Entrance on 22nd St, NW)
Site will be Open from 2/1 - 4/12
Days of Operation: Saturday and Sunday
Hours of Operation: On Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM and on Sunday: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Walk-in only
Languages of Service: English, Spanish and Chinese
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
McPherson Square
(Update as of 3/16/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed at least through March 31st.)
Address: 1000 Vermont Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Site will be Open from 1/30 - 4/15 (Except on 2/17)
Days of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Hours of Operation: On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
By appointment only: 202-830-1480 or via online at www.communitytaxaiddc.org
Languages of Service: English, Spanish and Chinese
This tax site is managed by Community Tax Aid (CTA).
Sacred Heart School
(Update as of 3/12/2020: Out of precaution given the current COVID-19 situation, this tax preparation site will be closed on Saturdays 3/14 and 3/21.)
Address: 1625 Park Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20010
Site will be Open from 2/1 - 4/4 except on 2/22, 2/29, 3/7 and 3/14
Days of Operation: Saturday
Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Walk-in and by appointment via email at ricacorazon@outlook.es
Language of Service: English and Spanish
This tax site is managed by Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Washington.
Online Free Tax Preparation Services
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About the DC EITC Campaign
The CAAB-managed DC EITC Campaign, is a citywide, cross-sector initiative that provides access to information on the EITC and connects Washingtonians with free tax preparation services throughout the District.
The DC EITC Campaign is made possible through the support from the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB), Washington Gas, United Way of the National Capital Area as well as other key private sector partners.