Accounting Aid Society

Accounting Aid Society is a nonprofit accountant in Detroit, Michigan, providing no-cost tax preparation and small business assistance to low- to moderate-income individuals and families. The organization offers free tax filing services through its VITA program and Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, helps clients resolve issues with the IRS, and supports entrepreneurs through its Accounting Aid Academy. It serves residents across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Livingston Counties, with a focus on empowering underserved communities since 1972. The organization is recognized as the sole provider of no-cost tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income taxpayers in Michigan.

The organization operates through a combination of direct services and educational outreach, including training programs that prepare future financial professionals. It has secured millions in tax refunds for individuals and small businesses, reinvesting those funds into the community. Accounting Aid Society is led by a dedicated team, including President and CEO Priscilla Perkins, and supports its mission through volunteer engagement, donor partnerships, and community events. The organization emphasizes trust, financial education, and long-term economic impact.

The business is located at 3031 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 621, in Detroit, Michigan. It sits about a tenth of a mile from Cadillac Place and the Secretary of State office, near Fisher Theater and the Detroit Gallery of Contemporary Crafts, all within the New Center neighborhood. The location is on West Grand Boulevard, a major thoroughfare in the city’s downtown area.

Accounting Aid Society is known for its long-standing commitment to financial equity and its role as a trusted resource for Detroit residents facing tax and financial challenges. It stands as a unique provider of comprehensive, free tax services and small business support in the region, helping clients build financial stability and confidence.