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The Seattle Public Library, United Way of King County and AARP are collaborating to offer free, in-person tax preparation service through April 18 at eight library locations. United Way and AARP also offer free virtual Tax Help. Find out more at spl.org/TaxHelp.
Trained volunteers will answer questions and help prepare personal tax returns. The service is not available for business tax returns. See the list of eligibility requirements and required documents needed to get tax help at spl.org/TaxHelp.
Tax Help at the Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave., Level 5)
No appointment is necessary, and help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The last client will be taken 30-45 minutes before the end of Tax Help hours.
Through Tuesday, April 18
Tax Help at seven neighborhood branches
Two types of tax help will be offered:
Drop-in assistance – available on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment necessary.
Appointment-based assistance – tax preparation by pre-arranged appointment. Drop-in accepted if space is available.
Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
Drop-in assistance.
Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 7 through Tuesday, April 11
Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N.
Drop-in assistance
Mondays from noon to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, April 17
Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N.
Drop-in assistance
Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.
Starting Thursday, Feb. 23 through Thursday, April 13
Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E.
Appointment-based assistance. Visit spl.org/TaxHelp to make an appointment.
Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Starting Saturday, Feb. 4 through Saturday, April 15
Queen Anne Branch, 400 W. Garfield St.
Drop-in assistance
Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Starting Saturday, Feb. 4 to Saturday, April 15
South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S.
Drop-in assistance
Mondays from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Through Monday, April 17
Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W.
Appointment-based assistance. Visit spl.org/TaxHelp to make an appointment.
Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 1 to Wednesday, April 12