Charleston County Public Libary Partners to Offer Free Tax Service Provided to Local Area Residents

Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Charleston County Library

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Area residents can receive free help with their taxes at several CCPL branches through a project coordinated with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, S.C. Thrive and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). A current picture ID and Social Security card are required, along with the Social Security cards of any dependents. For additional tax assistance, you may contact these organizations directly: VITA at 843-769-8173 or 2-1-1, AARP at 1-888-227-7669 or S.C. Thrive at 800-726-8774.

South Carolina Tax Information
On the Web: South Carolina Department of Revenue
Toll-Free: 1-800-768-3676Federal Tax Information
On the Web: Internal Revenue Service
Toll=Free: 1-800-829-3676

Free brand-name tax preparation software is available for individuals and families with an income of $62,000 or less. Free online fillable forms are available for all income levels. Check the IRS site for details.

The AARP will be providing assistance at the following branches:

Johns Island Regional Library
Saturdays, Feb. 1 – April 11: 10am-2pm

Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
Fridays, Feb. 7 – April 3: 10 a.m. – 2  p.m.
Friday April 10: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SC Thrive will help people file their taxes at the following locations and dates:

Dorchester Road Regional Library
Mondays, Jan. 27 – April 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dart Library
Tuesdays, Feb. 4 – April 14: 1 p.m. -5 p.m.

Baxter-Patrick James Island Library
Wednesdays, Feb. 5 – April 8: 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Otranto Road Regional Library
Thursdays, Feb. 6 – April 9: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

West Ashley Library
Fridays, Jan. 31 – April 10: Noon – 3 p.m.

McClellanville Library
Saturdays, Feb. 15, March 21, and April 11: 10 a.m. -1 p.m.