Ozark Regional Library Offers Free Tax Help with AARP

The library's partnership with AARP provides tax filing assistance to seniors and low-income residents in Fredericktown.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The Ozark Regional Library System is collaborating with AARP to offer free tax preparation services at its Fredericktown location on Fridays through March 13, 2026. The AARP Tax-Aide program, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., aims to assist seniors and low- to moderate-income individuals with filing their taxes.

Why it matters

Access to free tax preparation services is crucial for seniors and those with limited financial means, who may struggle to afford professional tax assistance. This partnership between the library and AARP helps ensure that community members can get the support they need to file their taxes accurately and on time.

The details

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be held at the Ozark Regional Library's Fredericktown location every Friday through March 13, 2026. Library Director Michelle Swane emphasizes the value of this service for area residents, providing them with free tax preparation assistance.

  • The AARP Tax-Aide program runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays through March 13, 2026.

The players

Ozark Regional Library System

A public library system serving communities in Missouri, including the Fredericktown location.

AARP

A non-profit organization that provides various services and advocacy for Americans aged 50 and older, including the Tax-Aide program.

Michelle Swane

The director of the Ozark Regional Library System.

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What they’re saying

“The AARP Tax-Aide program is a valuable service for area residents.”

— Michelle Swane, Library Director (kfmo.com)

The takeaway

This partnership between the Ozark Regional Library and AARP demonstrates the important role that public libraries can play in providing essential services, such as free tax preparation assistance, to underserved members of the community.