In 2024 we offered in-person Tax Help at eleven locations in partnership with United Way of King County and AARP. Both United Way and AARP also offer free virtual Tax Help.
Most IRS forms, instructions and publications are available online at www.irs.gov.
Due to federal budget cuts, the IRS is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. To ask the IRS to mail you forms and instructions, order online at www.IRS.gov/orderforms or call 1-800-829-3676.
You may make free black-and-white prints of the forms from Library computers: www.spl.org/Print
We are collaborating with United Way of King County to offer free tax preparation service May 9 through July 27 at the Central Library (Mixing Chamber, Level 5).
Trained volunteers will answer questions and help prepare personal tax returns. This service is free and available to individuals only. The service is not available for business tax returns.
United Way Tax Help locations serve anyone who earned less than $80,000 in 2023. For eligibility details, contact United Way at 206-461-3700.
Drop-in tax help is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Central Library: May 9 through July 27
There will be no service on:
Each of the follow documents are required:
Recommended:
Photocopies or computer print-outs of any of these documents will be accepted. Original documents are highly recommended.
United Way of King County and AARP are also offering in-person tax help at many non-library locations throughout King County.
For information on other tax help services in and outside of King County.
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