Free Tax Help at The Seattle Public Library

The Seattle Public Library, United Way of King County and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) are collaborating to offer free tax preparation service through April 15 at 11 locations of The Seattle Public Library.


This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is required at some locations. The free service is not available for business tax returns.


Tax help will be available at the times and locations listed below.


Central Library
1000 Fourth Ave.
Mixing Chamber, Level 5
206-386-4636
Wednesday, Jan. 12 through Thursday, April 15
Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments.


  • Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
  • Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays
  • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday


Ballard Branch
5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
206-684-4089
Monday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, April 15
Walk-ins are welcome or you may call the branch to ask about making an appointment.


  • 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday
  • 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday


Broadview Branch
12755 Greenwood Ave. N.
206-684-7519
Friday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, April 10
Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments.


  • 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday
  • 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday


Columbia Branch
4721 Rainier Ave. S.
206-386-1908
Wednesday, Feb. 10 through Wednesday, April 14
Walk-ins are welcome or you may call the branch to ask about making an appointment.


  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday


Douglass-Truth Branch
2300 E. Yesler Way
206-684-4704
Wednesday, Feb. 3 through Wednesday, April 14
Call the branch to ask about making an appointment.


  • 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday


Lake City Branch
12501 28th Ave. N.E.
206-684-7518
Monday, Feb. 1 through Monday, April 12
Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments.


  • 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday


Northgate Branch
10548 Fifth Ave. N.E.
206-386-1980
Monday, Feb. 1 through Wednesday, April 14
Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments.


  • 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday
  • Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday


Northeast Branch
6801 35th Ave. N.E.
206-684-7539
Thursday, Feb. 4 through Thursday, April 15
Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments.


  • 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday


Queen Anne Branch
400 W. Garfield St.
206-386-4227
Monday, Feb. 1 through Monday, April 12
Call the branch to ask about making an appointment.


  • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday


Rainier Beach Branch
9125 Rainier Ave. S.
206-386-1906
Saturday, Feb. 13 through Saturday, April 10
Call the branch to ask about making an appointment.


  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday


Southwest Branch
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
206-684-7455
Saturday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, April 10
Walk-ins are welcome or you may call the branch to ask about making an appointment.


  • 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday


Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reproducible forms are available for photocopy for 15 cents per page in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. (Opens a new window)

For more information, Ask a Librarian or call the Library at 206-386-4636.