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) and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).  Due to current social distancing guidelines, both VITA and AARP have adjusted their method of service to provide curbside and/or contactless FREE tax preparation in accordance with health and safety protocols.  

In collaboration with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance and 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.   

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.

VITA tax assistance will be available at the following library locations:

Additionally, volunteers with the AARP Tax Aide Foundation program are providing tax preparation and e-filing service to local residents at the Bluffton and Hilton Head branch libraries.  Due to their efforts to minimize contact, AARP is only able to prepare simple tax returns and appointments are required. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment for service, call 843-603-1632 or email schhaarptaxaide@yahoo.com.    

An AARP Tax Aide will be available at the following library locations: