Tax season has arrived, and the Arlington Public Library is here to help. We’ve partnered with AARP and VITA to offer free tax preparation assistance.
AARP Tax-Aide
Tax-Aide from AARP will be available at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library and the Southwest Branch Library starting Saturday, February 1, through Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Patrons must go in person to their preferred location, either Southwest or Downtown, to schedule appointments. Staff will be unable to schedule appointments over the phone. Sign-ups will open on Monday, January 27 at both locations. An appointment binder will be available for the public at each location for patrons to fill in their name in an appointment slot.
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
100 S. Center St., Arlington, TX 76010
Excellence Room, Third Floor
Tax-Aide appointments at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library are available at the following times:
- Tuesday, 2 - 6 p.m.
- Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Southwest Branch Library
3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76017
Southwest Community Room
Tax-Aide appointments at the Southwest Branch are available at the following times:
- Wednesday, 1 – 5 p.m.
- Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
No appointments available at the Southwest Branch Friday, March 21.
All library locations will be closed on Monday, February 17, for President’s Day.
AARP has provided free tax preparation and filing services for more than 68 million low- and moderate-income taxpayers since 1968. Tens of thousands of volunteers assist taxpayers at libraries nationwide. Find out more about the program here.
VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
United Way of Tarrant County is proud to provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), free tax preparation assistance for individuals and households with an annual income of $67,000 or less. Through VITA, qualifying individuals receive quality tax preparation services by IRS-certified volunteers.
VITA will offer tax-aide at the East Library and Recreation Center from Monday, January 27 through Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the following times:
- Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 3 P.M.
- Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All appointments are made online. Click here to register. Registration will open on January 15. Walk in appointments are unavailable.
What to bring to your VITA appointment:
- Photo ID. Any government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, can be obtained from your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Social Security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Don’t have a Social Security card? Order one here. You can find additional information about your ITIN here.
- Copy of last year’s tax return. You can request your tax transcripts from the IRS for free. After verifying your identity, you can view, print or download your tax transcripts immediately online. Or, get your transcripts by mail in five to 10 days, either by requesting them online or by phone. Start here.
- W-2. A W-2 shows your wage-earning information and is usually mailed or emailed to you. If you haven’t received your W-2 by January 31, please contact the HR person at your company.
- SSA-1099, 1099-R and 1099-G. Visit SSA.gov or TWC.State.TX.US.
- Cash income amount and work expenses. Visit IRS.gov for more information.
- 1095-A health coverage form. If you are enrolled through HealthCare.gov, this is the form that shows your household Marketplace plan. Learn how to access it here.
- Direct deposit information. Please bring your bank account and routing number information. These can be found at the bottom of any check or deposit slip that is linked to the account you want to use. You also can find this on your account statements or through your banking app or online account. You can call your bank for help if you have trouble finding or accessing the information.
See more VITA locations at www.unitedwaytarrant.org/get-help/tax-preparation#info
Learn more about VITA at unitedwaytarrant.org/vita
Public Library Computers to file taxes
Our public computers are available for use for those who would like to file their taxes online. There are a number of sites that offer e-filing services; some free and some fee-based. Payment may need to be submitted online by entering credit card or debit account information. A valid email address is necessary to file taxes electronically.
Online Tax Help
Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free
Where to File Paper Tax Returns
Frequently Asked Tax Questions
Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Tax Help in American Sign Language
The Arlington Public Library does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting professionals before engaging in any transaction.
