Registration is now open for free tax preparation services for qualified residents at Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Cornell University and the Human Services Coalition. To qualify, you must be a resident of Tompkins or Cortland County and have an income of $65,000 or less in tax year 2024.

In-person appointments with IRS-certified tax preparers from Tompkins Area Volunteer Income Assistance Program (VITA) will be available from February 4 through April 15 on the following days inside the TCPL Digital Lab:

• Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Select Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
• Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
• Select Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Appointments will not be available during Cornell University’s spring break which runs from March 29 to April 6. The deadline to file state and federal returns is April 15.

The full list of dates is available in our Events Calendar. Reservations must be made through 211. Those outside of Tompkins County can call 1-877-211-8667.

“Our partnership with VITA and Cornell University for tax preparation is an important part of services the Library offers to the community,” Library Director Leslie Tabor said. “We are happy to be able to continue this essential program that helps ensure people have qualified help for what can be a daunting task.”

TCPL will also have tax forms available at the central service desk in the Library’s location at 101 East Green St. in Ithaca throughout tax season.

Tompkins Area VITA separately offers other services for those making up to $87,000 per year. More information about that program as well as documents to have ready for an appointment are available on the VITA website ithacafreetax.org.

Important documents to have are available below: