Tax Season Information

1040 forms and instructions are available at all library locations.

Other forms may be downloaded at www.irs.gov or en espanol www.irs.gov/Spanish.

Patrons can also obtain copies of forms and Instructions through:

The IRS answers frequently asked questions by phone: www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance. However, this is not a tax preparation service. 

AARP Tax Aide

AARP Tax Aide, provided by the AARP Foundation, provides FREE tax preparation for low-and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those over 50. All taxes are filed electronically by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers. You do not have to be an AARP member to use Tax-Aide services.

Manatee County sites will be open from February 1 to April 16, 2022.

Everyone must make appointments, no walk-ins will be allowed. To schedule an appointment online go to www.AARP.org/findtaxhelp or see schedule below. If you require assistance in making an appointment contact AARP at 941-281-5307 and they will get back to you within 2 business days.

AARP Tax Aide Schedule

(click on link to register for an appointment at that location) 

Braden River Library TaxAide Appointments

4915 53rd Ave E (SR70), Bradenton

Wednesdays & Fridays - - 12 pm - 4 pm

 

Manatee County Central Library TaxAide Appointments

1301 Barcarrota Blvd, Bradenton

Tuesdays - - 10 am - 2 pm (no tax services 3/1 & 4/5)

Thursdays - - 9 am - 1 pm

 

Palmetto Library TaxAide Appointments

923 6th St W, Palmetto

Thursdays - - 4 pm – 7:30 pm - - (no tax services 2/24)

 

Rocky Bluff Library TaxAide Appointments

6750 US Hwy 301 N, Ellenton

Saturdays - - 9 am - 1 pm - - (no tax services 3/26)


VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is supported by United Way Suncoast and Step Up Suncoast. IRS trained and certified volunteers are available to assist residents whose family income is less than $73,000 in 2021 with tax preparation.

For more information and schedule:
stepupsuncoast.org/programs/vita-tax-prep/

For appointment, please email taxes@stepupsuncoast.org or call 941-300-2256

Self-help: Request information  about how to prepare your own tax return with the help of certified volunteers.

Step Up Suncoast
6428 Parkland Dr
Sarasota FL 34243


Nearby IRS Offices

IRS Office Sarasota Map - 34232 - location
Address 5971 Cattle Ridge Blvd.
   
City Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone (941) 378-6448
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Appointment Required Make Appointment by calling 844-545-5640
 

IRS Office Saint Petersburg Map - 33702 - location
Address 9450 Koger Blvd.
   
City Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Phone (727) 568-2459
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30
Appointment Required  Make Appointment by calling 844-545-5640

Services available at IRS Offices:

  • Account inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on your wages or bank account)
  • Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments)
  • Alien clearances (Sailing Permits)
  • Assistance with Affordable Care Act tax provision questions for individuals
  • Assistance with questions about tax law changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is available year-round. See Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for more information.
  • Basic tax law assistance (answers related to your individual Federal Tax Return) (Topics)
  • Check, money order, or cash payment acceptance (Exact Change is Required)
  • Economic Impact Payment Issues
  • Form 911 PDF, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance
  • Form 2290,  Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return (submission of tax return if unable to e-file)
  • Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) Request
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Form W-7  (More Information)
  • Payment arrangements
  • Procedural inquiries
  • Solutions to tax issues
  • Tax forms (All forms, instructions & publications are readily available online on IRS.gov. Availability is very limited in IRS offices)