Tax Assistance

In 2025, Cambridge Public Library VITA will offer free tax preparation on select Saturdays from February 15th to April 12th.

February 23rd Update: Unfortunately, we are not accepting new appointment requests at this time. If you are one of the more than 80 people who have completed an appointment request form and have yet to hear back from us, we will give you a call or send you an email within the next three weeks.

Availability

To request an appointment at the Main Library, please complete this form.

To request an appointment at Central Square, please complete this form.

Volunteers will call or email those who have filled out the form to assess their tax preparation needs and assign appointment slots.

Due to the high demand for our services, it may take up to three weeks to receive an email or phone call.

Locations

Main Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

Central Square Branch
45 Pearl Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge Public Library VITA cannot assist Taxpayers with:

  • Foreign Source Income (Foreign Pensions)

  • Tax Returns for Foreign Students

  • Cryptocurrency Income

  • Form W-7 application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

  • Form SS-5 (request for Social Security Number)

  • Income from outside of MA State (Ex. Income from Rhode Island, Maine, Canada, or another State or Country)

Eligibility

You may qualify for free tax assistance if you had less than $70,000 of income in 2024.