Free Tax Preparation Assistance

The Lewes Public Library will host IRS-certified volunteers to prepare 2025 Federal and Delaware income tax returns free of charge from February 2 through April 13, 2026.

To make this service accessible to more community members, trained volunteers will offer tax preparation through both of the IRS’ free, volunteer-supported programs: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and AARP Tax-Aide. Both programs are open to taxpayers of all ages. Appointments are required for both services.

The VITA program has an income limit of $69,000.
AARP Tax-Aide does not require an AARP membership.

Volunteers may only prepare returns that fall within the IRS guidelines for scope. Taxpayers must have received all relevant tax documents prior to their appointments, as no amended returns will be prepared.

Tax preparation through VITA (income limit $69,000) will take place on Mondays from 9:00AM to 1:00PM February 2 through April 13. No services are offered on February 16 (Presidents’ Day).

Tax preparation through Tax-Aide will take place on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30AM to 1:00PM February 5 through April 10. No services are offered on April 3 (Good Friday).

Appointments are required. Online appointment scheduling is available.

To make a Monday appointment with VITA (income $69,000 and under only):
Call 302-655-0803.
OR
Schedule an appointment online:

Schedule a Monday appointment

To make a Thursday or Friday appointment with AARP Tax-Aide (all income levels):
Call 302-703-7198. Please leave a message with your name and the best number to receive a call back within 48 hours. Be ready with the date and approximate time you would like to have an appointment.
OR
Schedule an appointment online:

Schedule a Thursday or Friday appointment

The IRS requires taxpayers utilizing the free tax preparations programs complete IRS Form 13614-C, Intake/Interview before their appointments. The form can be downloaded from IRS.gov or picked up at the circulation desk at the library during regular library hours.

Taxpayers need to bring the following to their appointment:

• previous year’s return
• social security cards for everyone listed on the return
• picture identification
• all forms reporting income
• documents in support of itemized deductions
• voided check for direct deposits
• IRS security PIN#, if provided
• IRS Form 1095-A for Marketplace health care insurance

Complete list of required items.

If no appointments are available, here are four alternatives you can pursue:
1) call the AARP Tax-Aide National Site Locator at 888-227-7669
2) visit the AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator website
4) check the Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation locations or
3) visit File Your Federal Taxes Online for Free on the IRS website