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Tax Help

In 2026 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.

On this page:

Tax forms Free In-person Tax Help at the Central Library and South Park
Branch Free In-person Tax Help at Branch Libraries Other Free In-person Tax
Help Free Online Tax Help Upcoming Events Related Links

Tax forms

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

Free In-person Tax Help at the Central Library and South Park Branch

We are collaborating with United Way of King County to offer free tax
preparation service January 26 through April 19 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
2025 (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers).

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 26 through April 19

. Mondays - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

. Tuesdays -Thursdays: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

. Saturdays - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

South Park Branch: January 31 through April 19

. Saturdays - Sundays: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Free In-person Tax Help at Branch Libraries

We are collaborating with AARP to offer free tax preparation service from
February 1 through April 14 at the following branches. There is no income
limit for AARP tax help, although there are certain complicated returns that
volunteers may not be able to complete for you. See more information here.

Branch

Dates Available

Schedule

Ballard Branch

Feb. 10- April 14

Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Drop-in

Broadview Branch

Feb. 2- April 13

Mondays: 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Drop-in

Columbia Branch

Feb. 5- April 9

Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointment preferred

Douglass-Truth Branch

Feb. 2- April 13

Mondays and Saturdays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Appointment preferred

Greenwood Branch

Feb. 5- April 9

Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Drop-in

NewHolly Branch

Feb. 7- April 11

Saturdays 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment preferred

Northeast Branch

Feb. 7- April 11

Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop-in

Queen Anne Branch

Feb. 1- April 12

Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Drop-in

Southwest Branch

Feb. 6- April 12

Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment preferred

What to Bring

Each of the following documents are required:

. Photo identification

. Social Security cards or ITINS for everyone listed on the tax return

. Proof of income, for example, W2s and 1099s (Social Security benefits)

. Official documents on Social Security Administration letterhead

. Medicare card (if Social Security number is followed by an "A")

. Be prepared to provide information about health care coverage for each
person on the return

Recommended:

. Last year's tax return, if available

. Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of refunds

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.

Other Free In-person Tax Help

United Way of King County and AARP are also offering in-person tax help at
many non-library locations throughout King County.

. Get Free Tax Help | United Way of King County (uwkc.org)

. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator

PIM Savvy provides tax help throughout King and Snohomish counties.

. PIM Savvy Free Tax Prep (VITA) Program

. Apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) using PIM
Savvy's IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) services.

For information on other tax help services in and outside of King County.

. https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep

Free Online Tax Help

. You can get online help with your taxes from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Online Tax Assistance

. You can get free help with your taxes on USA.gov

. For those who made $84,000 or less, use Free File on the IRS website to
file your taxes with no software or accountant fees

. MyFreeTaxes.com is a partnership between H&R Block and the United Way to
help you complete and file simple tax returns

. Military personnel and their families can get help from the Armed Forces
Tax Council or MilTax

. Virtual tax preparation services from PIM Savvy

Need an Extension?

. If you need to file after April 15, 2026, you can request an extension
from the IRS website.

Upcoming Events

All Tax Help Events 

Free Tax Help

Free Tax Help

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Queen Anne Branch

Meeting Room

Free Tax Help

Free Tax Help

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Free Tax Help

Free Tax Help

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Central Library

Level 5 - Mixing Chamber Meeting Room

Free Tax Help / Ayuda gratuita con los impuestos

Free Tax Help / Ayuda gratuita con los impuestos

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

South Park Branch

Meeting Room / Sala de reuniones

Free Tax Help

Free Tax Help

Monday, February 9, 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Central Library

Level 5 - Mixing Chamber Meeting Room

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