Our 2013 Tax Assistance Program has ended. If you are still in need of tax assistance, please call the United Way help line at 2-1-1.
Free Income Tax Assistance at APL in 2013
The library hosts the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs, which provide free income tax assistance for low-income taxpayers (household income limit of $51,000) on select days during the tax filing season.
WALK-IN SERVICES
Saturdays from Feb. 2 to April 13
10 am to 3 pm -- Walk-ins Only
Main Library
Saturday tax preparation assistance at the Main Library is provided on a first come, first served basis. No appointments or reservations are taken. For more information, call the Reference Department at 427-4303.
(Please note the Main Library is closed on Saturday, March 16, and there will be no tax assistance that day)
APPOINTMENT SERVICES
All appointments for income tax preparation services at APL are scheduled by the United Way 2-1-1 hotline. Simply dial 211 on your phone to be connected with an operator who can set up your appointment at the library.
Wednesdays from Feb. 6 to April 10
Hours Vary -- By Appointment Only
Main Library
All assistance on Wednesdays at the Main Library is by appointment. Please call the United Way 2-1-1 hotline to schedule an appointment.
Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 6 to Feb. 25
12 pm to 4 pm -- By Appointment Only
Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch
Monday and Friday assistance in February at the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch is by appointment only. Please call the United Way 2-1-1 hotline to make an appointment.
GETTING READY
Taxpayers must bring the following to their tax preparation session:
- photo identification;
- Social Security card or letter from Social Security with their Social Security Number on it;
- dependents' and qualifying children's Social Security cards;
- all income and interest statements (such as W-2s, 1099s, etc.);
- any other materials necessary to complete their tax return(s).
For any additional information about free income tax assistance at Albany Public Library, contact the Reference Department at (518) 427–4303.
