Cobb Tax Aide to offer free filing services from February-April

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AARP Tax-Aides—a service of the AARP Foundation—are ready to help people with low to moderate incomes prepare and file their taxes at no charge.

Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide and are IRS-certified every year.

AARP free tax preparation sessions

The Cobb schedule schedule begins at Feb. 2 and concludes on April 15, and there are three locations in the East Cobb area: The Gritters Library on Mondays, the East Cobb Library on Tuesdays, and the Mountain View Regional Library on Thursdays.

Check the full schedule contact information below or click here for more details.

The Cobb Public Library System has provided the following information:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation assistance at six Cobb County libraries. 

Service is provided by appointment only. AARP’s online reservation system opens Thursday, January 15, 2026. Taxpayers will see available slots and may select desired dates. Links to each library’s online reservation system are below. 

Other appointment sign-up options are also detailed. Tax aides cannot service walk-in patrons on the same day and will not make same-day appointments.

For a list of documentation required for an AARP Tax-Aide appointment, click here.

Taxpayers with scheduled appointments will have returns completed same day. They are welcomed to wait in the library or leave and come back to pick up completed returns.

Tax Forms

For the do-it-yourself tax preparer, Cobb County libraries are making available federal 2025 1040 tax forms and instruction booklets while supplies last. Libraries also will offer free printing of federal and state forms, up to 10 pages. This service does not include instruction books. 

Library staff is unable to answer tax questions or provide advice about which forms to use. Residents are encouraged to review tax-filing information at irs.gov and dor.georgia.gov/taxes for details that apply to individual circumstances, including virtual resources for tax-filing assistance.

Deadline

The deadline to file federal tax returns, request extensions, or pay owed taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

AARP Tax-Aide Schedule

Gritters Library, Mondays 10 am to 3 pm, February 2 thru April 13

  • Self-scheduling link for Gritters is here. Taxpayers will select desired dates and see available slots.
  • Taxpayers may also email appointment requests to gritterstaxes@gmail.com. Tax-aide volunteers will confirm appointments.
  • In-person reservations may be made Mondays beginning February 2 during tax help hours. These appointments will be for a future date. 

South Cobb Regional Library, Mondays 10 am to 2 pm, February 2 thru April 13. 

  • Self-scheduling link for South Cobb is here. Taxpayers will select desired dates and see available slots.
  • Taxpayers may also email appointment requests to sclibtaxes@gmail.com. TaxAide volunteers will confirm appointments.
  • In-person reservations may be made Mondays beginning February 2 during tax help hours. These appointments will be for a future date.

East Cobb Library, Tuesdays 10:15 am to 4 pm, February 3 thru April 14

  • Self-scheduling link for East Cobb is here. Taxpayers will select desired dates and see available slots.
  • Taxpayers may also email appointment requests to eclib.taxaide@gmail.com. Tax-aide volunteers will confirm appointments.
  • In-person reservations may be made Tuesdays beginning February 3 during tax help hours. These appointments will be for a future date.

Mountain View Regional Library, Thursdays 10 am – 3 pm, February 5 – April 9

  • Self-scheduling link for Mountain View is here. Taxpayers will select desired dates and see available slots.
  • Taxpayers may also email appointment requests to mvlibtaxes@gmail.com. Tax-aide volunteers will confirm appointments.
  • In-person reservations may be made Thursdays beginning February 5 during tax help hours. These appointments will be for a future date. 

Switzer Library, Thursdays 10:30 am – 4 pm, February 5 – April 9

  • Self-scheduling link for Switzer is here. Taxpayers will select desired dates and see available slots.
  • Taxpayers may also email appointment requests to switzertaxes@gmail.com. Tax-aide volunteers will confirm appointments.
  • In-person reservations may be made Thursdays beginning February 5 during tax help hours. These appointments will be for a future date.

North Cobb Regional Library, Fridays 10 am – 3 pm, February 6 – April 10. 

  • NOTE: Tax preparation will not be available April 4 as the library is closed for the Good Friday holiday.
  • Self-scheduling link for North Cobb is here. Taxpayers will select desired dates and see available slots.
  • Taxpayers may also email appointment requests to nclibtaxes@gmail.com. Tax-aide volunteers will confirm appointments.
  • In-person reservations may be made Fridays beginning February 6 during tax help hours. These appointments will be for a future date. 

Helpful Websites and Services

IRS
  • irs.gov
  • irs.gov/forms
  • Forms and Publication Orders: (800) 829-3676
  • Tax Information: (800) 829-1040
  • Recorded Tax & Refund Information: (800) 829-4477
  • Federal Taxpayer Advocate Service of the IRS: (404) 338-8099
  • TDD Equipment: (800) 829-4059 
Georgia Department of Revenue
 VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

 

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