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Free Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.

In partnership with Livingston Taxes, Gail Borden's Main Library is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) location. VITA provides free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, limited English-speaking taxpayers, and seniors who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Visit usa.gov and GBPL's Tax Information webpage for more information.

 

Hours for walk-in service at the library:

  • Thursdays from 4 pm to 8 pm
  • Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

Service will generally be available in both English and Spanish.


Prefer to schedule an appointment?

  • In person and virtual appointments are available at Free For You Services, located at 2090 Larkin Ave #1A, Elgin, IL 60123. 
  • Call (847) 529-1440 after January 19th for tax-related questions or to schedule an appointment.
     

For other VITA service questions, contact the Information Services Desk at (847) 429-4680.


Preparación gratuita de impuestos en la biblioteca

Free For You Services proveerá asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita. Preparación VITA esta disponible para personas que generalmente tienen $67,000 o menos en ingresos, personas con discapacidades y personas que tienen dominio limitado del inglés. 

El servicio estará disponible del sabado 24 de enero 2026 al sabado 11 de abril 2026.  Individuos que califiquen para el programa El Programa de Ayuda Voluntaria a los Contribuyentes (VITA, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden pasar sin cita de las 4 pm. a las 8 pm. los jueves y de las 9 am. a la 1 pm. los sábados en la biblioteca principal, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. 


¿Prefiere agendar una cita?

  • Citas en persona y virtuales estaran disponibles en Free For You Services, ubicado en 2090 Larkin Ave #1A, Elgin, IL 60123. 
  • Llame al (847) 529-1440 despues del 19 de enero con preguntas sobre impuestos o para hacer una cita.

Para más información visite https://www.irs.gov/es/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers.

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Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

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Fri, Apr 10, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.

Fri, Apr 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, and gentle stories with your baby while learning early literacy tips you can use at home.

Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Second Fridays, join us at Wits Workout which combines intellectually stimulating exercises, social interaction, and education about brain health in a friendly, engaging, and FUN way! Please register
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Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Just the basics; join members of the School District U-46 home visiting team to learn, play and explore through our five senses. This program is designed for children 0-3 years and their caregivers.
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Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
1300 N McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

Sat, Apr 11, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.

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Sat, Apr 11, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Grove Room
Practice or improve your conversation skills with other French speakers. This discussion group will be in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere facilitated by Sue Aissaoui, who is a native speaker.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate National Pet Day at this special storytime!
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Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Ballet 5:8 presentará fragmentos del libro La Casa en Mango Street de Sandra Cisneros. Esperanza una joven chicana busca entender lo que significa pertenecer, soñar y crecer entre dos culturas.
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Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Aprenderás a usar el programa de Google Docs. Debes saber usar el ratón, teclado y tener una cuenta Gmail antes de tomar esta clase. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca.
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