Free Tax Prep Opens on Kauai

AARP Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation services to Kauai residents

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The AARP Tax-Aide program has opened its free tax preparation services for Kauai residents, with more than 20 taxpayers waiting in line on the first day at the Lihue Neighborhood Center. The program, which is open to all ages, provides federal and state income tax preparation at no cost, especially for those 50 and older or who cannot afford paid tax prep services.

Why it matters

The AARP Tax-Aide program provides an important community service on Kauai, offering free tax preparation to residents who may not be able to afford professional tax services. This helps ensure all Kauai residents can properly file their taxes and access any refunds or credits they are entitled to.

The details

On the first day of the AARP Tax-Aide program on Kauai, more than 20 taxpayers were waiting in line at 8am when the service opened at the Lihue Neighborhood Center. The program has expanded its hours at several locations across the island to accommodate the high demand. In addition to the Lihue site, the Tax-Aide program will also be operating at the Hanapepe Public Library, Kekaha Neighborhood Center, and the Kauai Veterans Center.

  • The AARP Tax-Aide program opened for the 2026 tax season on February 11, 2026.
  • The Lihue Neighborhood Center location will be open from 9am to 2pm on February 11 and February 17.
  • The Hanapepe Public Library location will open on February 23.
  • The Kekaha Neighborhood Center location will open on February 26.
  • The Kauai Veterans Center location will be open from 9am to 11:30am on February 23.

The players

Colleen Kasperich

A longtime AARP Tax-Aide volunteer on Kauai.

Brian Kasperich

Colleen Kasperich's husband, also a longtime AARP Tax-Aide volunteer on Kauai.

Ron S.

An AARP Tax-Aide volunteer from Buffalo, New York who is helping out while on vacation in Kauai.

Alan Momohara

The person in charge of the Kauai corps of AARP Tax-Aide volunteers.

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What they’re saying

“When I got here at 8 a.m., there were three people waiting in line. A half hour later, there were eight people, and now they're all inside waiting. Last year, there were 37 people waiting on the first day.”

— Colleen Kasperich, AARP Tax-Aide volunteer (thegardenisland.com)

“I do this for a living in New York state. I'm on vacation so I thought I would help out.”

— Ron S. (thegardenisland.com)

“We want to bring this service to the public. In partnership with the Kauai Veterans Council, we're opening from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kauai Veterans Center along Veterans Memorial Highway on Thursday. The public is invited to visit and have their returns processed. The Kauai Veterans Council is encouraging all veterans on the island to take advantage of the AARP Tax-Aide Program at the Kauai Veterans Center.”

— Alan Momohara, In charge of Kauai AARP Tax-Aide volunteers (thegardenisland.com)

What’s next

The AARP Tax-Aide program will continue operating at multiple locations across Kauai through the tax filing season, with expanded hours to meet high demand.

The takeaway

The AARP Tax-Aide program provides a valuable community service on Kauai, offering free tax preparation assistance to residents who may not be able to afford professional tax services. This helps ensure all Kauai residents can properly file their taxes and access any refunds or credits they are entitled to.