It’s Tax Time! Find Help and Resources

Posted on by Megan Watson

Filing taxes often feels like an overly complex and stressful process, but you don’t have to go through it alone! There are several options available to get free in-person and virtual help and/or obtain all the necessary forms and instructions.

In-Person Assistance

If you meet the following criteria, you likely qualify for free in-person tax assistance:

  • Make $60,000 or less;
  • Have a disability; and/or
  • Are more comfortable communicating in a language other than English.

Gather your required documents and check out one of these nearby VITA/TCE locations (note: many require an appointment). You can also search the VITA/TCE database or AARP Tax-Aide locator to find more options.

UW Tacoma – Milgard Accounting HUB

  • When: Fridays and Saturdays, 12:30-4:30pm, January 27 – April 15
  • Where: Milgard Hall Ste 101, UW Tacoma, 1950 S. C Street
  • Format: Walk-in
  • Languages: English, Farsi, Arabic

HIRE at Mi Centro

  • When: Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm, February 11 – April 15
  • Where: 1208 South 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Format: Appointment only – call (253) 906-9415
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch

  • When: Fridays, 10:00am-4:00pm, January 13 – April 14 (exceptions: closed 2/3, 2/10)
  • Where: 215 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408
  • Format: Appointment only – call 211
  • Languages: English

The Vietnamese Christian Education Center

  • When: Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm, Sundays 1:00-5:00pm, February 1 – October 15
  • Where: 3832 South G Street, Tacoma, WA 98418
  • Format: Appointment only – call (503) 975-8434
  • Languages: English, Vietnamese

Pierce County Library – Parkland/Spanaway

  • When: Thursdays 12:00-6:00pm and Saturdays 10:30am-4:00pm, February 9 – April 15
  • Where: 13718 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98444
  • Format: Walk-in or by appointment (call 211)
  • Languages: English

Virtual Assistance

If you are unable to get help in-person or prefer to work from home, check out one of the following resources:

  • GetYourRefund: Free virtual assistance from IRS-certified tax preparer for those with income of less than $66,000
  • File Myself: Free do-it-yourself option for those with income of less than $73,000

Tax Forms

Tacoma Public Library

  • Form 1040s and instruction booklets (including 1040-SR) available at all branches in English and Spanish while supplies last
  • All other forms are print-on-demand
  • Library cardholders get $5 worth of free printing per week

Pierce County Library

  • Form 1040s and instruction booklets (including 1040-SR) available at all branches in English and Spanish while supplies last
  • All other forms are print-on-demand
  • Library cardholders get $5 worth of free printing per week

Order forms by mail

  • Order via the IRS website
  • Materials arrive within 15 days
  • Limits: 20 each for forms (one copy of the corresponding instructions is automatically included); five copies each for instructions and publications ordered