In 2024 we offer 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 January 11 through April 21 at the Central Library and South Park Branch.
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: January 16 through April 21
South Park Branch: January 11 through April 20
We are collaborating with AARP to offer free tax preparation service from February 1 through April 15 at the following branches:
Location | Dates Available | Schedule |
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Ballard Branch | Feb. 6- April 9 | Tuesdays: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Drop-in) |
Broadview Branch | Feb. 5 – April 15 | Mondays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Drop-in) Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Drop-in) |
Columbia Branch | Feb. 2 – April 12 | Fridays: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Appointment preferred) |
Douglass-Truth Branch | Feb. 3 – April 13 |
Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Appointment preferred) |
Greenwood Branch | Feb. 29 – April 11 | Thursdays: 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Drop-in) |
NewHolly Branch | Feb. 4- April 14 | Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Appointment preferred) |
Northeast Branch | Mar. 9 – April 13 |
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Appointment preferred; drop-in accepted if space is available) |
Queen Anne Branch | Feb. 3 – April 13 | Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Drop-in) |
Southwest Branch | Feb. 3 – April 13 |
Wednesdays: 1 – 6 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Appointment preferred; drop-in accepted if space is available) |
AARP will also provide Facilitated Self-Assistance where you can learn to do your own taxes for free. They will provide computers, a secure network, access to IRS-approved tax preparation software, and IRS-certified volunteers standing by ready to help. No need to fill out any paperwork ahead of time. Simply bring your tax documents and a copy of last year’s return. The IRS has set an income limit of $79,000 for this self-help option. This service is available at the following branches:
Branch | Dates Available | Schedule |
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Douglass-Truth Branch | Feb. 3 - April 13 | Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Appointment preferred) |
Greenwood Branch | Feb. 1 - February 22 | Thursdays: 12 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (Appointment preferred) |
NewHolly Branch | Feb. 4 - April 14 | Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Appointment preferred) |
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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