Santa Fe Community College
Main Building, Rooms 408 and 410
Need help filing your taxes? The AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. The services are provided by volunteers from the community.
Location: Santa Fe Community College Main Building, 6401 Richards Ave., next to the Cafeteria
Start Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
End Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Cost: Free
Days of operation: Monday through Saturday
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8am – 3:00pm; Saturday 8am – 11am
Phone: (505) 428-1780 For information Voice Mails only, volunteers will return calls when possible.
Holiday or other closures: SFCC observed holiday closures, SFCC Spring Break (Mar. 30 through Apr. 6), and SFCC weather delays or closures (appointments affected by weather delays or closures will be re-scheduled).
Appointments are required!
To Make an Appointment click HERE
NOTE: Individual appointments must be made for each member of a household or group that is filing a return!
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program cannot prepare returns that include:
- Married individuals who file separately
- Rental income
- Self-employment returns with expenses of more than $50,000 or more, home office deduction, employees, inventory, operating loss or insuranc with Be Well NM (Form 1095A)
- Royalty income with associated expenses; Solar Credits; or Casualty Losses
- Some special tax forms – check with the site volunteers
SOME NEW TAX LAW CHANGES:
- Federal: qualified employees may be eligible for non-taxation of tip and overtime income – please use the worksheets below to gather information and determine eligibility
- Federal: you may qualify for an interest deduction for purchasing a new vehicle that meets federal requirements – please use the worksheet below to provide required information
- State: qualified medical expenses will no longer be used for reduction of taxable income, they can only be used if you can itemize your deductions
For taxpayers, who are married and filing jointly, both individuals must be present to sign documents. Exceptions may be made only when a spouse is unable to be present due to health issues.
Intake and other forms will be available at the site or you may download these forms below.
What you should bring:
- Prior year return
- Driver’s License or State ID of the primary filers
- Social Security Card or ITIN Letters for all taxpayers and dependents
- Social Security and Other Income documents: 1099SSA, W-2s; 1099’s for retirement income or self-employment; interest, dividend, capital gains or brokerage statements; Unemployment (form 1099-G); gambling wins (form W2-G and related loss documentation)
- Bank information (routing and account numbers) for direct deposit or direct debit
- Individuals eligible for State/County Rebates or Credits– bring 2025 property tax bill(s) or rent information, and other household income
- Supporting documents for itemized deductions or credits: childcare, college, or vocational training information (1098-T), medical expenses not covered by insurance (no over-the-counter or medical cannabis expenses) – including mileage, charity donations, property tax bills or receipts and mortgage interest paid
- Self-employed Income and Expenses Documentation: 1099 NEC or other income, employment related expenditures, and business mile documentation.
- Be Well New Mexico or other Market Place Insurance documents (1095A)
- IRS Identity Theft PIN (IPPIN) letter for taxpayers and/or dependents
- 2025 Tax-Aide Intake Booklet
- 2025 Itemized Deductions Worksheet
- 2025 Education Credits Worksheet
- 2025 Self-employed Income/Expenses Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet for Self-Employed
- 2025 Qualified Overtime Deduction Worksheet
- Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Worksheet
To make an appointment: Click HERE
