Special Mardi Gras Closings

Ben May Main Library will close early at 5 p.m. on the following Mardi Gras parade days: February 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and March 1.

Please also note: ALL Mobile Public Library locations will be CLOSED Sunday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 4 for Mardi Gras.

Local History & Genealogy will be closed from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 22.

Local History & Genealogy will be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 22.

Tax Resources

United Way's MyFreeTaxes™ helps people file their taxes for free while getting the assistance they need.

Their self-preparation software (accessible by selecting the “File My Own Taxes” option on their website) is completely free. They connect users to one of two self-preparation software options based on their income. Learn more about common tax situations covered by MyFreeTaxes™ here: myfreetaxes.com/support#about-myfreetaxes.

For those who need more support filing their return they partner with nonprofits who are part of the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program (accessible by clicking on the “Have My Return Prepared For Me” option on their website).

Free In-Person Tax Help:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at West Regional Library

The VITA program has operated for over 50 years, offering free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities; and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. VITA is scheduling appointments for Saturdays from February 1 through April 12, 2025 at the West Regional Library, make your appointment online for Mobile West Regional Library UWSWA or call (251) 219-0606.

There are additional locations in the Mobile area that VITA offers tax appointments and more information can be found at: VITA – Free Tax Preparation – United Way of Southwest Alabama (uwswa.org)

 

South Alabama Regional Planning - Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for South Alabama

Appointment needed for tax preparation, for more information, please contact 251-706-4680 or e-.mail: aginginfo@sarpc.org.

 

Goodwill Gulf Coast

Appointment needed for tax preparation, for more information, please contact 251-471-1581 or click here.

 

Impact New Horizon Credit Union

Appointment needed for tax preparation, for more information, please contact 251-219-0606 or 251-316-3240.