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 January through mid-April at 11 locations of The Seattle Public Library.

 

Trained volunteers will answer questions and help prepare personal tax returns. The service is not available for business tax returns.

 

Tax assistance will be available at the locations listed below. Follow the link to the calendar for specific days and times.  Drop-in assistance will be offered on a first come, first served basis; appointments required as noted below.

 

• Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 5, Charles Simonyi Mixing Chamber
  Mondays - Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 15 through April 15 - drop-ins only
   
• Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
  Mondays and Thursdays, Feb. 4 through April 15 - drop-ins only
   
• Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave N.
  Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 1 through April 13 - drop-ins only
   
• Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S.
  Saturdays, Feb. 2 through April 13 - drop-ins only 
   
• Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way
  Thursdays, Feb. 7 through April 11 - by appointment only
   
• Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E.
  Mondays, Feb. 4 through April 15 - drop-ins only
   
• Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E.
  Thursdays, Feb. 7 through April 11 - drop-ins only 
   
• Northgate Branch, 10458 Fifth Ave. N.E.
  Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 4 through April 15 - drop-ins only 
   
• Queen Anne Branch, 400 West Garfield St.
  Wednesdays, Feb. 6 through April 10 - drop-ins only
  Saturdays, March 30 and April 6 - by appointment only
• Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S.
  Saturdays, Feb. 9 through April 13 - drop-ins only 
   
• Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.
  Saturdays, Feb. 2 through April 13 - drop-ins or by appointment  

 

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