Free, Local Tax Assistance
January 2026: 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). 
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
In collaboration with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc., the VITA program offers free tax help to persons generally earning $67,000 annually or less, individuals with disabilities, seniors aged 60 and older, and non-English-speaking persons. For the latest information about VITA services, including dates, times, library locations, and how to schedule your VITA Free Tax Prep appointment (starting January 12), visit www.uwlowcountry.org/VITA. For questions, contact lowcountryvitasc@gmail.com or call 843-321-9071. 
Volunteers with the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation program are providing tax preparation and e-filing services to local Beaufort County residents at the Bluffton and Hilton Head branch libraries. For further details about scheduling appointments or for walk-in dates/times, please visit www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations/. 
Hilton Head Branch Library 
For questions, contact 843-410-9516 or email 27059261@aarpfoundation.org
Bluffton Branch Library 
​ For questions, contact 843-405-0895