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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>With the IRS tax deadline extended until May, VITA volunteers will continue offering free tax preparation services past the April 15 deadline.</p>
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<p>Site locations providing services beyond Thursday, April 15 are:</p>
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<p>Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through May 10.</p>
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<p>St. Helena Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena; 12:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays through May 11.</p>
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<p>Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24.</p>
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<p>Deep Well Project, 80 Capital Drive, Hilton Head Island; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through May 11 (Drop Off only).</p>
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<p>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).</p>
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<p>Due to current social distancing guidelines, VITA has adjusted their method of service to provide curbside and/or contactless free tax preparation in accordance with health and safety protocols.</p>
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<p>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 $66,000 annually or less, differently-abled persons, persons 60 and older, and limited English-speaking persons.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Further details about VITA services is available at www.vitalowcountry.org. To volunteer or obtain more information, contact Program Coordinator Theresa Jackson at lowcountryvitacoalition@gmail.com or call 843-321-9071.</p>
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<p>In addition to hosting free tax preparation services, all Beaufort County Library locations are open for quick browsing and curbside service. Please visit beaufortcountylibrary.org for the most up-to-date information about Beaufort County Library hours and services.</p>
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