Tax Help Is Available Throughout Southeast Michigan

Older Adults Should Plan to Get Help Early This Tax Season

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 AgeWays 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 2025 Tax Assistance for Seniors in Southeast Michigan.

See Our List of Tax Resources Available in Each of Our Six Counties for 2025

All Counties:

• Accounting Aid Society: 3031 W. Grand River Blvd., Suite 470. 313-556-1920. To register for an appointment at various locations, please visit: https://accountingaidsociety.quickbase.com/db/bsscd3efy?a=dbpage&pageID=4
• AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Appointment details will be posted mid-January. Please visit the website for information: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations
• IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): Free tax help to individuals whose income is at or below $67,000/year. https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/jsp/vita.jsp?zip=&radius=5

Livingston County:

• Howell Carnegie District Library: 314 West Grand River, Howell. Appointments will be available from January 25-April 12 from 10AM-2PM. Please call the Accounting Aid Society to schedule an appointment – 810-447-0868, or go online. Household income must be less than $67,000/year.
• Hartland Senior Center: 9525 Highland Road, Howell. 810-626-2135. Fridays from February 3-April 7. Must schedule appointment in person beginning January 19.
• Brighton Senior Center: 850 Spender Road, Brighton. 810-447-0868. Tuesdays February 4-April 8 from 9AM-3PM. Please call the Accounting Aid Society to schedule an appointment –  810-447-0868 – or go online.
• Brighton Library: 100 Library Drive, Brighton. 810-447-0868. Mondays February 3-April 14 from 11 AM-8 PM. Appointment scheduling.

St. Clair County:

• Blue Water Community Action: 3403 Lapeer Road, Port Huron. 810-982-8541. Call for an appointment.
• Lynn Campbell Library: 1955 Allen Road, Kimball. 810-982-9171. Call for an appointment starting in mid-January.
• Burtchville Township Library: 7093 Second Street, Lakeport. 810-385-8550. Call for an appointment starting in mid-January.

Monroe County:

• Monroe County Opportunity Program: 734-241-2775, ext 802. In-person and drop-off options. Please call for an appointment in early February.
• Milan Seniors for Healthy Living: 45 Neckel Court, Milan. 734-508-6229. Scheduling details to come.

Oakland County:

• Bloomfield Township Library: 1099 Lone Pine Road. Please register through West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation at 248- 451-1900. Tax appointments are on Thursday, March 13, and April 3.
• Southfield Adult Recreation Center: 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. Please call 248-796-4650 to schedule an in-person appointment or go online. Appointments will be available weekdays from Feb. 1-April 11.
• OLHSA: 196 Cesar Chavez Ave, Pontiac. January 25-April 12, Saturdays 9AM-3PM. Must call 248-716-3260 for an appointment or go online. Income must be at or below $67,000/year.
• Berkley Recreation Department: 2400 Robina, Berkley. Please call 248-658-3470. Appointments will be on Thursdays beginning February 6.
• Richardson Senior Center: 1485 E Oakley, Commerce. 248-926-0063. AARP Tax Aide available for appointments February -April.
• Waterford Senior Center: 3621 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford. 248-682-9450. Appointments will be available to schedule beginning mid-January online. If you are unable to access the website, please call 248-742-5172 and leave a message. An AARP representative will call back to schedule.
• Independence Township Senior Community Center: 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. 248-625-8231. AARP Tax Assistance on Fridays from February 7-April 11, at 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM or 12PM.
• Troy Parks and Recreation: 3179 Livernois (Room 301), Troy. 248-526-2608. Fridays February 3-April 13 from 9AM-3PM.

• Lighthouse: 46156 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac. Saturdays January 25-April 12, from 9:30AM-2PM. Appointments required. Please call 248-716-3260 or schedule an appointment online.
• Oakland County Tax Site: 22540 Woodward, Ferndale. January 21-April 15. Mondays and Wednesdays 9AM-5PM; Thursdays, 12PM-8PM; Friday and Saturday, 9AM-5PM. Schedule an appointment online.
• Farmington Hills Senior Services: 28600 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills. 248-473-1851. Limited appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays February 4-April 11.
• Clawson Senior Center: 509 Fisher Ct., Clawson. 248-589-0334. Tax assistance Fridays on starting in February. Must call for an appointment.
• Orion Township Senior Center: 1335 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion. 248-391-0304. Appointments available in March and April from 9AM-12:30PM.
• Northville Senior Community Center: 303 West Main Street, Northville. 248-305-2851. Scheduling details to come.

Macomb County:

• Samaritan House: 62324 Van Dyke, Washington. Please call 586-336-9956 for an appointment or go online. Appointments will be available January 25-April 12 on Saturdays from 9AM-3PM. Income must be at or below $67,000/year.
• Chesterfield Township Library: 50560 Patricia Ave., New Baltimore. Appointments may be booked beginning Jan. 23. Please call 586-463-2537 for an appointment or go online.
• Macomb County– South Action Center: 11370 Hupp, Warren. 586-393-7503. January 21-April 15, Tuesdays-Fridays from 9AM-5PM. Schedule online.
• Harrison Township Library: 38255 L’Anse Creuse St, Harrison Township. 586-463-2537. Schedule an appointment online beginning Jan. 23.
• Shelby Township VFW Post 4659: 8311 Wilson Drive, Shelby Township. 586-463-2537.  Schedule an appointment online beginning Jan. 23.
• Clinton-Macomb Public Library: 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. 586-463-2537. Schedule an appointment online beginning Jan. 23.
• Clinton-Macomb Library South: 35679 Southbound Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township. 586-463-2537. Schedule an appointment online beginning Jan. 23.
• New Baltimore Public Library: 36480 Main St. Schedule an appointment online beginning Jan. 23.

Washtenaw County:

• Housing Bureau for Seniors: 2401 Plymouth Rd., Suite C, Ann Arbor. 734-998-9341. Appointments available from February 5-April 11.
• United Way Washtenaw County: 2305 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor. 800-552-1183. Appointments available Jan. 21-April 15, Tuesdays-Wednesdays 9AM-5PM; Thursdays 12PM-8PM; Fridays-Saturdays 9AM-5PM.  Schedule online.
• Ypsilanti District Library: https://www.ypsilibrary.org/taxprep Appointments must be scheduled in advance.

• • 577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110, ext 2411. Tax assistance from February to April. Details coming soon.
  • 1900 Harris Rd, Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110, ext 2421. Tax assistance from February to April. Details coming soon.
• Saline Area Senior Center: 7190 North Maple. 734-429-9274. Mondays February 3-April 7. Call for an appointment. Click here for more information.
• Chelsea Senior Center: 512 Washington Street, Chelsea. 734-475-9242. Thursdays February 13-April 10. Appointments will be booked beginning the end of January.
• Eastern Michigan: Halle Library, Room 110, 955 W Circle Dr., Ypsilanti. Saturdays 12PM-4PM from February 1-March 29, 2025. Please call 313-556-1920 for an appointment or go online.

Need Other Help?

Need help finding other resources for older adults? Call our Information & Assistance Resource Center at 800-852-7795.