Free Income Tax Filing Assistance

The library, in partnership with Beta Alpha Psi at the Rutgers Business School as well as the United Way Central Jersey (UWCJ), is a site for the annual VITA program, offering free income tax filing assistance for taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000. This year, we anticipate a start date of February 6, 2026, for our in-person appointments. Some details are still pending, but please continue reading for information about how to make an appointment.

To make an appointment to meet with the Rutgers BAP student volunteers, call the library at 732-745-5108 x2725 or stop by the front desk. The appointments will only be for simple, basic returns, which will be completed the same day, inside the library. As was the case last year, you will need to pick up an intake packet from the library (once they are available) or print out the checklist and intake form prior to your appointment; you will need to attain/collect all items on the checklist and bring said items to your appointment, and complete the Intake Form before your appointment. During your appointment, volunteers will conduct a brief interview to ensure they have all the necessary information and documents from you; this will include going over the intake form to ensure all questions are answered correctly. The interview process should take no more than 20 minutes; you will then be asked to wait nearby while the volunteers prepare your return. The estimated wait time is between 1 to 2 hours; please plan accordingly, as you will need to remain on site. These appointments are available on Fridays and Saturdays only, from February 6 to April 4, 2026 (excluding March 14 – 21 and April 3). There will be a limited number of bilingual volunteers; please make sure to let us know, when making your appointment, if you wish to meet with someone who speaks Spanish.

The library will also again host a UWCJ drop-box, for use by anyone who wishes to have their taxes filed remotely with the United Way Central Jersey. (This includes anyone with an advanced return which cannot be processed by the Rutgers BAP students.) The drop-box will be available in the library’s main lobby by the last week of January through March 31, 2026. To utilize the drop-box, taxpayers will need to pick up (or otherwise attain) an intake packet, fill out the required forms, enclose all the needed documents, and drop the packet into the locked drop-box. The drop-box contents will be collected twice weekly. Clients will receive a phone call for their intake interview, and a call to collect when returns have been completed. The Rutgers BAP students will not be processing any documents placed in the drop-box, as these returns will be handled solely by the United Way.

~ Please note: Drop-box contents and all tax filing details are handled only by IRS certified volunteers. The library staff has no way of accessing the contents of the drop-box, and is not able to answer any specific tax filing questions. ~

Please visit the UWCJ website or call the United Way Central Jersey at 732-247-3730 for more information about other VITA options, or with any questions about the VITA program here. The United Way Central Jersey (UWCJ) office is located at 32 Ford Avenue, Milltown, NJ 08850.

Other Income Tax Information

Please visit this IRS page to see about filing your federal return online.

Please visit the NJ Division of Taxation website for state-specific information.