Free Tax Preparation Assistance Begins at Select Harris County Public Library Locations
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Free Tax Preparation Assistance Begins at Select Harris County Public Library Locations

February 01 2023

Starting this month, free tax preparation services will be offered at select Harris County Public Library locations. 

AARP Tax Aide offers free tax preparation assistance at select Harris County Public Library locations. 

 
Documents You will need to bring to your AARP Tax Aide Appointment:
  • A copy of last year's income tax return(s)
  • Social Security numbers for all adults and dependents
  • W-2 forms from each employer
  • Unemployment compensation statements on 1099-G
  • SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits
  • All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price and purchase date of sold assets
  • 1099-misc showing any miscellaneous income
  • 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity
  • All forms indicating federal income tax paid
  • All receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions

Print IRS Tax Forms & Instructions: irs.gov

2023 AARP Tax Aide @ HCPL

Branch Days & Hours Dates Information
Barbara Bush Branch Library
Mondays
11 AM - 3 PM
Saturdays
10 AM - 2 PM
2/4 - 4/17
  • No appointments. First come, first served.
  • One return per session
Fairbanks Branch Library
Mondays
11 AM - 3 PM
Saturdays
10 AM - 2 PM
2/4 - 4/17
  • First come, first served. Sign-in sheets open Mondays at 9 AM and Saturdays at 8:30 AM
  • One return per sign-in
  • Forms must be completed before your session.
  • Must have a cell phone for communication
  • More information
     
Kingwood Branch Library
Thursdays
9 AM - 1 PM
2/2 - 4/13
  • First come, first served.
  • Bring driver's license, social security card and any other taxpayer documentation for everyone included on the tax forms
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
Fridays
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Mondays
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
2/3 - 4/17
  • First come, first served. No appointments.
  • Sign in sheet available Fridays 9 AM & Mondays 1 PM.
  • Tax packets available at library on the day of the program
Northwest Branch Library
Fridays
1 PM - 4 PM
Saturdays
10 AM - 3 PM

Mon. Apr. 17
11 AM - 6 PM
Tue. Apr. 18
10 AM - 4 PM
2/10 - 4/18
  • Sign-in sheet available at front door of library 1 hour before library opens
Parker Williams Branch Library
Mondays
10 AM - 2 PM
Fridays
10 AM - 2 PM
2/3 - 4/14
  • First come, first served. Sign-in in library lobby.
  • Pick up tax packet at the library
  • Walk-ins only. No appointments
LSC - Tomball Community Library
Mondays
10 AM - 1 PM
Wednesdays
10 AM - 1 PM
2/1 - 4/17
  • Appointment only.
  • Call 832-559-4200 to make an appointment
  • Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment to complete paperwork
  • More information

 

BakerRipley Free Tax Services @ HCPL

Branch Dates Information
Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library Feb. 15, 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Mar. 1, 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Mar. 15, 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Walk-ins only. No appointments

  • Families & individuals earning up to $58,000 are eligible

  • Must have copies of photo ID & social security card for everyone included on tax return


Free Services:

  • Tax return preparation

  • ITIN application and renewals

  • Child Tax Credit Assistance

Jacinto City Branch Library Feb. 8, 10 AM - 5 PM
Feb. 22, 10 AM - 5 PM
Mar. 8, 10 AM - 5 PM
Mar. 22, 10 AM - 5 PM
Apr. 5, 10 AM - 5 PM
More information
Katy Branch Library Feb. 6, 11 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 20, 11 AM - 2 PM
Mar. 6, 11 AM - 2 PM
Mar. 20, 11 AM - 2 PM
Apr. 10, 11 AM - 2 PM
More information
North Channel Branch Library Feb. 7, 10 AM - 7 PM
Feb. 21, 10 AM - 7 PM
Mar. 7, 10 AM - 7 PM
Mar. 21, 10 AM - 7 PM
Apr. 4, 10 AM - 7 PM
Apr. 11, 10 AM - 7 PM
Octavia Fields Branch Library Feb. 13, 11 AM - 5 PM
Feb. 27, 11 AM - 5 PM
Mar. 13, 11 AM - 5 PM
Mar. 27, 11 AM - 5 PM
Apr. 3, 11 AM - 5 PM
More BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers

 

Other Free Tax Preparation Services in Harris County: IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly

 


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