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<\/p>\nPublished on January 20, 2026<\/p>\n
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By Arlington Public Library Communications<\/p>\n
Tax season has arrived, and the Arlington Public Library is here to help. We\u2019ve partnered with AARP and VITA to offer free tax preparation assistance.<\/p>\n
AARP Tax-Aide<\/p>\n
Tax-Aide from AARP will be available at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library and the Southwest Branch Library starting Saturday, Feb. 3 through Saturday, April 11, 2026.<\/p>\n
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, Jan. 26 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.<\/p>\n
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library<\/p>\n
100 S. Center St., Arlington, TX 76010<\/p>\n
Excellence Room, Third Floor<\/p>\n
\u00a0Tax-Aide appointments at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library are available at the following times:<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, 2 to 6 p.m.
\nFriday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nSaturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Southwest Branch Library<\/p>\n
3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76017<\/p>\n
Southwest Community Room<\/p>\n
Tax-Aide appointments at the Southwest Branch are available at the following times:<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
\nFriday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nSaturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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No appointments available at the Southwest Branch on Tuesday, March 3.<\/p>\n
AARP<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n VITA \u2013 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance<\/p>\n 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-certi\ufb01ed volunteers.<\/p>\n VITA will offer tax-aide at the East Library and Recreation Center at the following times:<\/p>\n
All appointments are made online. Walk in appointments are unavailable.\u00a0<\/p>\n Schedule a Vita appointment.<\/a><\/p>\n What to bring to your VITA appointment:<\/p>\n
Use Arlington Public Library Computers to File Taxes<\/p>\n
\nThursday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nThursday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nThursday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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\nPhoto ID. Any government-issued ID, such as a driver\u2019s license, can be obtained from your local Department of Motor Vehicles<\/a> (DMV).
\nSocial Security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Don\u2019t have a Social Security card? Order one here<\/a>. You can find additional information about your ITIN here<\/a>.
\nCopy of last year\u2019s 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<\/a>.
\nW-2. A W-2 shows your wage-earning information and is usually mailed or emailed to you. If you haven\u2019t received your W-2 by January 31, please contact the HR person at your company.
\nSSA-1099, 1099-R and 1099-G. Visit SSA.gov<\/a> or TWC.State.TX.US<\/a>.
\nCash income amount and work expenses. Visit IRS.gov<\/a> for more information.
\n1095-A health coverage form. If you are enrolled through HealthCare.gov<\/a>, this is the form that shows your household Marketplace plan. Learn how to access it here<\/a>.
\nDirect 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.
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