VITA, AARP to Offer Free Tax Help at Libraries
BEAUFORT, SC – The Beaufort County Library is pleased to continue the long-standing tradition of hosting free tax preparation assistance to Beaufort County citizens provided by Lowcountry Area VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
In collaboration with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc., the VITA program offers free tax help to persons generally earning $67,000 annually or less, differently-abled persons, persons 60 and older, and limited English-speaking persons. For the latest information about VITA services, including dates, times, library locations, and how to schedule your VITA Free Tax Prep appointment (starting January 17), visit www.vitalowcountry.org. For questions, contact lowcountryvitasc@gmail.com or call 843-321-9071.
AARP Tax Aide Foundation
Volunteers with the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation program are providing tax preparation and e-filing services to local Beaufort County residents at the Bluffton and Hilton Head branch libraries. For further details about scheduling appointments or for walk-in dates/times, please visit https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations/.
Hilton Head Branch Library
For questions, contact 843-410-9516 or email 27059261@aarpfoundation.org
Bluffton Branch Library
For questions, contact 843-405-0895
For details regarding tax help at the library, please visit the Library’s Tax Help page at https://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/taxes. For more information regarding BCL programs and events, please contact Theresa Furbish, Programs & Events Librarian, at 843-255-6442 or theresa.furbish@bcgov.net.