In 2025 we offer in-person Tax Help 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 3 through July 31 at the Central Library.
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 2024. For eligibility details, contact United Way at 206-461-3700.
Drop-in tax help is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Central Branch: May 3 through July 31
Each of the following documents are required:
Recommended:
Photocopies or computer print-outs of any these documents will be accepted. Original documents highly recommended.
Washington Working Families Tax Credit
The Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) is a tax refund that returns a portion of sales tax paid each year to Washington workers who meet certain eligibility requirements. If you qualify, Tax-Aide and VITA can help file the credit for you.
United Way of King County and AARP are also offering in-person tax help at many non-library locations throughout King County.
PIM Savvy provides tax help throughout King and Snohomish counties.
For information on other tax help services in and outside of King County.
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