Taxes

Listings in Taxes:

AARP Foundation Tax Aid

Phone: (865) 229-4429

Website: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/

Trained AARP volunteers help individuals 60+ fill out federal income and Tennessee tax forms. Available mid-January to April 15. Appointments required.

Internal Revenue Service

Phone: (800) 829-1040

TTY (for deaf only): (800) 829-4059

Telephone tax assistance.

Property Tax Freeze

Phone: (865) 215-8554

Website: www.knoxcounty.org/trustee/tax_freeze_eligibility.php

Address: 400 Main St., Suite 427, Knoxville, TN 37902

For income-eligible property owners 65+ who pay Knox County property taxes, the program freezes property tax amounts. Must reapply every year. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.

Satellite Office Locations:

East – 4734 Crestline Dr., 37917
North – 7328 Norris Fwy., 37918
South – 7339 Chapman Hwy., 37920
West – 9000 Executive Park Dr., 37923
Farragut – 11408 Municipal Center Dr., 37934

Property Tax Relief

Phone: (865) 215-2084

Website: www.knoxcounty.org/trustee/tax_freeze_eligibility.php

Address: City Tax Office - 400 Main St., Suite 453A, Knoxville, TN 37902

County Residents
(865) 215-8551
City-County Building, Suite 427, 37902

Satellite Office Locations:

East – 4734 Crestline Dr., 37917
North – 7328 Norris Fwy., 37918
South – 7339 Chapman Hwy., 37920
West – 9000 Executive Park Dr., 37923
Farragut – 11408 Municipal Center Dr., 37934

Income eligible homeowners age 65+, medically disabled individuals, and eligible disabled veterans get partial rebate on property taxes. Apply between October 1 and April 5 each year. Guidelines included in October tax statement and online at knoxcounty.org/trustee. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (CAC)

Phone: (865) 546-3500

Website: www.knoxcac.org/vita/

IRS-Trained and Certified volunteers provide free preparation of federal income tax forms at no charge. Call for places, times, and appointments. Appointments are required. Bring tax documents and last year’s tax return. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.