From staff reports
The Beaufort County Library continues the long-standing tradition of hosting free tax preparation assistance for Beaufort County citizens provided by Lowcountry Area VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
In collaboration with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc., the Lowcountry Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to persons generally earning $60,000 annually or less, differently-abled persons, persons 60 and older, and limited English-speaking persons.
Further details about VITA services is available at http://bit.ly/3JEb6Ii.
To volunteer or obtain more information, contact Volunteer Program Coordinator Sherry Halphen at lowcountryvitacoalition@gmail.com or call 843-837-2000.
VITA tax assistance will be available at the following library locations:
– Lobeco Library: 1862 Trask Parkway, Saturdays (Through April 15), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
– St. Helena Library: 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, Wednesdays (Through April 12), 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
– Beaufort Library: 311 Scott Street, Mondays & Thursdays (Through April 13), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed February 20
– Bluffton Library: 120 Palmetto Way, Open Through April 10; Mondays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (March 25, April 8 by appointment only, call 251-616-0551 or email blufftonvita@gmail.com);
Volunteers with the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation program are providing tax preparation and e-filing service to local Beaufort County residents at the Bluffton and Hilton Head branch libraries.
Bluffton Branch Library
Appointments are required and must be scheduled online. Appointment times will be scheduled on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For questions, contact 843-580-6321.
Hilton Head Branch Library
Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Tuesday, April 11. For questions, contact 843-564-8449.
Visit AARP Tax-Aide for further information. For details regarding tax help at the library, please visit the Library’s Tax Help page.
For more information regarding BCL programs and events, please contact Theresa Furbish, Programs and Events Librarian, at 843-255-6442 or theresa.furbish@bcgov.net.
