Tax Assistance (AARP and FTP)

2026 Tax Filing Season Information

Updated as of 02/04/2026

IRS e-Filing Start Date: Thursday, Jan 26th, 2026
Tax Filing Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2026

Call LINC/2-1-1 for assistance

PLEASE CALL 2-1-1 (alternate numbers: 901-415-2790 or toll-free 855-354-4211) for information about free tax assistance 

Our helpful LINC/2-1-1 staff are available to assist you by phone:

• Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 8 PM;
• Friday & Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM; and
• Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM.

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, WE ADVISE YOU TO CALL 2-1-1 TO SEE IF WE HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF LAST-MINUTE CLOSINGS OR CHANGE IN SCHEDULE

AARP Sites at Memphis Public Libraries

All sites are walk-in/first-come, first-served. AARP sites give preference to those 60 and up.
At Central Library: Sign-in required; sign-in sheet posted outside on front door after 6:00 AM.

AARP Services at Memphis/Shelby County Area Libraries

All Locations: 10 am – 2 pm
Feb 2nd – April 15th, 2026

• Monday – Friday – Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
• Mondays – Bartlett
• Tuesdays – Collierville
• Thursdays – Cordova (starting Feb. 12, 2026)

What documents to bring.

The AARP Foundation Tax Aide page includes a site locator that can be used to find other sites within the region:

United Way Free Tax Preparation at Memphis Public Libraries

All sites are available on a walk-in/first-come, first-served basis. Household income of $70,000 or less

Super and Satellite Sites

Mobile Sites

Visit the United Way of the Mid-South Free Tax Prep page for details on sites, income requirements, and documentation to bring.

Information on all sites throughout the region can be found here:

General Filing Information

Tax forms available to print from the IRS Website below:

Visit the “File your tax return” page with the IRS to find information such as:

• Filing dates
• Required documents
• Ways to file for free
• Access to forms and instructions
• Where to mail paper forms
• and more.