The following libraries are offering tax assistance services this year:

Cagan Crossings Community Library (Four Corners)

·      United Way Free Tax Preparation VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program will be available at Cagan Crossings Community Library on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Friday, February 2, 2024, through April 15, 2024. Appointments must be made online at https://www.uwls.org/vita-free-tax-preparation/  

Fruitland Park Library

·         AARP Tax Aide will be available at Fruitland Park Library beginning Thursday, February 8, 2024. Assistance will be available each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until April 11, 2024. Appointments can be made at https://villagestaxaide.com/.

Lady Lake Public Library

·         AARP Tax Aide will be available at Lady Lake Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. beginning Tuesday, February 6, 2024, through April 11, 2024. Appointments must be made online at https://villagestaxaide.com/.

Leesburg Public Library

·         AARP Tax Aide will be available at Leesburg Public Library Monday-Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The first date of availability will be Thursday, February 1, 2024. Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accepted. To make an appointment:

o   Call 352-717-4125 beginning January 15 and leave a voicemail, or

o   Send an email to leesburgtax@gmail.com beginning January 15, or

o   Make an appointment in person at Leesburg Public Library beginning February 1.

Tavares Public Library

·         AARP Tax Aide will be available at Tavares Public Library on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Friday, February 2, 2024. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please call 352-717-4125, and leave a message. The Tax Scheduler will call you back to confirm your appointment.

Other Lake County Libraries will be carrying IRS tax forms. A limited number of tax forms are available at libraries. Please consider calling ahead to make sure your library has tax forms available. Tax forms can also be downloaded online from irs.gov.