Taxes

Tax Help at the Library

Arlington Public Library has many resources to help you through the tax season. Visit your local library to get free tax help, tax forms (printing or copy fee may apply), or pick up books and other materials to help you complete your taxes. Library staff cannot give tax advice but can help you find what you need.

AARP Tax-Aide

AARP Tax-Aide is a free, confidential service which prepares tax returns and answers tax questions.

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be in the Arlington libraries from January 31 until April 16 to help low- and middle-income taxpayers (with special attention to those age 60 and older) fill out their federal income tax returns. AARP Tax-Aide also provides online assistance that includes a list of frequently asked questions and a form to email questions to Tax-Aide volunteers. For more information, please contact AARP directly by calling toll-free, 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) or visit their website. Tax returns will be electronically filed which promotes accuracy, safeguards information, and speeds up returns.

Times and locations

Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. East Arlington Branch

Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. East Arlington Branch

Wednesdays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Southwest Branch

Wednesdays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Southeast Branch
Southeast is currently closed for repairs

Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Northeast Branch

Thursdays 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Woodland West

Fridays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library

If you plan to attend, please bring the following with you when you come:

copy of last year’s income tax return(s)
W-2 forms from each employer
unemployment compensation statements
SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits
all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price 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
dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number)
all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions
Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

FREE-file Your Taxes

Where do I mail my tax return?

Download forms from prior years

Find a local IRS office

Frequently Asked Tax Questions

IRS resources for Small Businesses

Tax Help in American Sign Language

Local Tax Assistance

The Arlington Assets for Working Families

Free volunteer income tax assistance to low and middle income families that may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is offered by The Arlington Assets for Working Families, a partnership of the City of Arlington, the Arlington Human Service Planners, United Way, the Community Tax Centers, and AARP. IRS-trained volunteers can help eligible workers claim the EITC and other tax credits and receive refunds in 7-12 days through e-filing. To review income qualifications or for information on the closest tax assistance center call United Way’s information help line at 2-1-1.

State Income Taxes

Texas, along with six other states, Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming, do not have a state income tax. If you have lived part of the year in another state, you might have to pay taxes there.