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: 1-800-768-3676
Federal 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.
Tax assistance is available at the following CCPL branches:
Cooper River Memorial Library
VITA
Saturdays, Feb. 2-April 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
John L. Dart Library
SC Thrive
Tuesdays, Feb. 5-April 16 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Dorchester
SC Thrive
Mondays, Feb. 11-April 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
AARP
Fridays, Feb. 1-April 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Johns’s Island Regional Library
AARP
Saturdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturdays, April 6 and 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Main Library
AARP
Mondays, Feb. 4-April 15 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
VITA
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Jan. 26-April 13 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
McClellanville
SC Thrive
Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Regional Library
AARP
Mondays and Fridays, Feb. 4, 8, 11, 15, 22 and 25 (closed Feb. 18) from 1-5 p.m.
Mondays and Fridays, March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29 from 1-5 p.m.
Mondays and Fridays, April 1, 5, 8 and 12 from 1-5 p.m.
VITA
Saturdays, Feb. 2-April 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (except for April 6, due to the Cooper River Bridge Run)
Otranto Road Regional Library
SC Thrive
Thursdays, Feb. 7-April 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Pauls/Hollywood
SC Thrive
Thursdays, Jan. 31-April 18, 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m.