Many seniors turn to their senior center or other community resources for help with their taxes. This year, many centers still have limited appointments available, making it critical for seniors and family caregivers to reach out early to get an appointment booked.
Kelly Elswick, an Area Agency on Aging 1-B Resource Specialist who manages our Resource Database, has been busy contacting local organizations to understand what kind of tax help will be available to seniors and what that help might look like this year. Kelly says that—much like last year—she is finding there are fewer organizations offering assistance, and many of those organizations have a reduced capacity to help when compared to past years. “This means there are just fewer available appointments.” she said. “So seniors who need help with their taxes need to act quickly.” See below for the list of 2023 Tax Assistance for Seniors in Southeast Michigan .
Statewide Resources
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Website: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Volunteers offer free help to those with low to moderate incomes. Their website will be updated soon with information for 2023.
Accounting Aid Society
Phone: (313) 556-1920
Website: accountingaidsociety.org
Appointments available at various locations. See their site to register. Financial eligibility guidelines apply.
County-Level Resources
Livingston County:
Brighton Senior Center
Phone: (313) 556-1920
Call for appointment. Appointments available on Tuesdays, 9 am to 4 pm, February 7- April Wednesday evening appointments may also be available soon.
Brighton Library
Phone: (810) 447-0868
Call for an appointment. Appointments available Mondays, from 1 pm to 6pm, February 6-April 10.
Hartland Senior Center
Phone: (810) 626-2135
Website: hartlandseniorcenter.org/tax-information.html
Help available on Fridays, from February 3 through April 7.
Howell Carnegie District
Phone: (810) 447 0868
Appointments required and held on Saturdays, from 10 am to 2 pm, from January 28 through April 15.
Northridge Church (Brighton)
Phone: (248) 847-0185
Help available by appointment on Tuesdays, from 9 am to 3 pm, February 7 through April 18. Call after January 10 to make an appointment.
Macomb County:
Access Sterling Heights
Phone: (313) 920-1662
Fridays, from 9 am to 4 pm, January 27 through April 14.
Chesterfield Township Library (New Baltimore)
Help available Tuesdays, 10 am to 3 pm, January 23 through April 11.
Macomb Community Action
Phone: (586) 463-2537
Website: online appointment form
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA Program being held at several locations in Macomb County from January April. Register through the appointment form.
196 North Rose St., Mt Clemens.
Wednesdays, 9 am to 3 pm, February 1 through April 12.
40900 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township
Thursdays, 10 am to 3 pm, February 2 through April 6.
21885 Dunham Rd., Suite 4, Clinton Township
Drop off/pick up only. Tuesdays 9 am to 3 pm; Thursdays 12 pm to 6 pm; Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. February 2 through April 15.
Samaritan House
Phone: (586) 336-9956
Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm, January 28 through April 15.
Monroe County:
Aid in Milan
Phone: (734) 439-8420
Call for details.
Monroe County Opportunity Program:
Phone: (734) 241-2775
In person and drop off options. Call for an appointment.
Oakland County:
Auburn Hills Department of Senior Services
Phone: (248) 370-9353
AARP Tax Aide Program will host in-person appointments beginning in February. Registration begins January 18.
Berkley Recreation Department
Phone: (248) 658-3470
Call for details.
Clawson Senior Center
Phone: (248) 589-0334
Tax assistance on Fridays, from February 3 through April 14. Must call for an appointment.
Richardson Senior Center (Commerce)
Phone: (248) 926-0063
AARP Tax Aide Assistance by appointment only.
Farmington Hills Senior Services
Phone: (248) 625-8231
Limited appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays, from February 3 through April 14.
Highland Activity Center
Phone: (248) 887 -1707
Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm, February 19 through April 6.
Independence Township Senior Community Center
Phone: (248) 625 8231
AARP Tax Assistance on Fridays, from February 3 through April 7. Call for an appointment.
Northville Senior Community Center
Phone: (248) 305-2851
Call to schedule an appointment. Thursdays, February 2 through April 13.
City of Novi Older Adult Services
Phone: (248) 347-0414
Call for an appointment.
Orion Township Senior Center
Phone: (248) 391-0304
Call for an appointment. Mondays, February 6 through April 10.
Lighthouse (Pontiac)
Phone: (248) 716-3260
Call for an appointment. Saturdays 10 am-2 pm, January 28 through April 15.
OLHSA (Pontiac)
Phone: (248) 716-3260
Call for an appointment. Saturdays 9 am-3 pm, January 28 through April 15.
Southfield Adult Recreation Center
Phone: (248) 796-4650
Website: online registration form
AARP Tax Aide will be available weekdays from February 1 through April 7. Call for an appointment or use the online form.
Troy Parks and Recreation
Phone: (248) 526-2608
AARP Tax Aide appointments on Fridays, from 9 am to 3 pm, February 3 through April 14.
Waterford Senior Center
Phone: (248) 682-9450
Website: online registration form
Please use online registration form if you are able.
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
Phone: (248) 451-1900
Appointments will be held from February 8 through April 14.
St. Clair County:
Blue Water Community Action Center (Port Huron)
Phone: (810) 982-8541
Call for an appointment after January 30.
G. Lynn Campbell Library (Kimball)
Phone: (810) 982-9171
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 7- through April 13.
Washtenaw County:
Chelsea Senior Center
Phone: (734) 475 9242
Call to make an appointment.
Housing Bureau for Seniors (Ann Arbor)
Phone: (734) 998-9341
Call to make an appointment.
Saline Area Senior Center
Phone: (734) 429-9274
AARP Tax Aide. In person appointments, Mondays, 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm, February 6 through April 10. Call to make an appointment.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish (2150 Frieze Road, Ann Arbor)
Phone: (734) 821-2121
Drop 0ff tax preparation assistance for individuals earning le s than $45,000/year on Saturdays from February through April.
United Way Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor)
Phone: (800) 552-1183
Mondays, 10 am to 8 pm; Tuesdays 10 am to 8 pm; Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm, January 30-April 17.
Ypsilanti District Library
Two locations: Whittaker Road and Michigan Avenue. Participants will pick up a packet and fill it out prior to appointment. Individuals will stay at the library during the appointment and sign the forms at the end.
Michigan Ave: 229 W Michigan Avenue
(734) 482-4110, ext 2421
Tax assistance on Tuesdays, from February 7 through April 11; Wednesdays, from February 1 through April 5. (All appointments are now full, but they can add you to a waitlist.)
Whittaker Road: 5577 Whittaker
(734) 482-4110, ext 2411
Tax assistance on Thursdays, from February 2 through April 6. (All appointments are now full, but they can add you to a waitlist.)
Need help finding other resources for older adults? Call our Information & Assistance Resource Center at 800-852-7795.
AAA 1-B Central Office
29100 Northwestern Hwy.,
Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
TTY: (800) 649-3777 (Michigan Relay)
Fax: (248) 262-9971
