Tax Assistance

AARP Tax-Aide Alachua County will provide free tax preparation services starting on Jan. 27, 2025, available through April 15, 2025. Individuals are allowed help with one tax return per one-hour session. Sessions are by appointment only, but walk-ins can be accepted if time permits. Due to the popularity of this service, appointments may not be available on the same day as requested. 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide 2025 - Locations and Scheduling Information

All sites are by appointment, walk-ins will be accepted as time permits. One tax return per one-hour appointment. Schedule an appointment online or visit the site in-person ONLY during Tax-Aide hours.

Schedule Appointment

Tax-Aide hours and library locations

Headquarters Library (401 E University Ave.):
Every Monday and Thursday Starting Jan. 27
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Library Partnership Branch (912 NE 16th Ave.):
Every Wednesday Starting Jan. 29
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Millhopper Branch (3145 NW 43rd St.):
Every Monday and Thursday Starting Jan. 27
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Tower Road Branch (3020 SW 75th St.):
Every Tuesdays, Thursdays
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Once you have scheduled your in-person appointment, please review the following Taxpayer Assistance information.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide 2025 - Saturday Walk-in Locations and Time Information

Walk-in assistance will be provided on Saturdays at the following locations on the specified dates. All walk-in service is first-come, first-served. All walk-ins must arrive no later than one-hour before closing and will be seen only as time permits.

Headquarters Library (401 E University Ave.): 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 15
March 22
April 12

Millhopper Branch (3145 NW 43rd St.): 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
March 15
April 5 

Tower Road Branch (3020 SW 75th St.): 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Feb. 22
March 29 

United Way VITA - Appointments Recommended

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers FREE tax help to taxpayers who need assistance. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified taxpayers. 

Contact 211 for an appointment to have an IRS-certified volunteer prepare and file your taxes at one of our VITA sites. Simply dial 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636 to make an appointment.

Alachua Branch (14913 NW 140 St., Alachua):
Mondays: Feb. 12, 26, March 11, 25 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Saturdays: Feb. 24, March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 (11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Cone Park Branch (2801 E University Ave.):
Fridays: Feb. 2, 16, March 1, 15, 29 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Library Partnership Branch (912 NE 16th Ave.):
Fridays: Jan. 26, Feb. 9, 23, March 8, 22 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Qualified taxpayers can include, but are not limited to:

• Low- to moderate-income households
• Individuals with disabilities
• Individuals with limited English
• Individuals living in the surrounding rural communities

Servicios disponibles en español. Por favor llame al 352-332-4636 para hacer una cita.

Services are available for Spanish speakers. Please call 352-332-4636 to make an appointment.

For more information, please call the 2-1-1 helpline. If you do not have a 352 area code phone number, please call 352-332-4636.

File Your Taxes Online for Free

• IRS Free File
• MyFreeTaxes

The library will have tax forms and instruction booklets available for pick-up beginning in late January or early February. Supplies are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call your preferred library location to ensure forms are available.

What tax forms are available at the library?

Below are the forms the library will have available.

• 1040 Form
• 1040-SR (senior) Form

These forms are also available in Spanish.

Are instructions available?

Instructions for the 1040 Form and 1040-SR are available while supplies last. These instructions are also available in Spanish.

How do I get additional forms or instructions?

Additional tax forms and instructions are available on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website. Most forms can be printed from this website.

Learn more about printing at the library.