Mercer County Library System
MCLS Branches - Free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well as PTR (“Senior Freeze”) forms. See our Tax Assistance page for up-to-date information about available appointments at the library.
United Way of Greater Mercer County
The free tax program (VITA-Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) offers families and individuals making less than $65,000 free tax return preparation by trained and IRS-certified volunteers. Appointments are for federal and state tax preparation.
Free Tax Preparation Program | United Way of Greater Mercer County (uwgmc.org)
United Way of Greater Mercer County
Opens 2/4/2025 – Closes 4/15/2025
3444 Quakerbridge Rd, Bldg 3, STE 102, Hamilton
By appointment, walk-ins may be available
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 5pm-8pm
To schedule an appointment: Book Now
Help via United Way also available at:
Boys & Girls Club Spruce Street Community Center
Opens 2/8/2025 – Closes 4/12/2025
1040 Spruce Street, Lawrencevile
Walk-Ins, Saturday — 11am-3pm
Spanish available
Salvation Army Trenton
Opens 2/4/2025 – Closes 4/15/2025
575 E State Street, Trenton
Walk-Ins, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday — 12pm-4pm
Spanish available
NJ 211
Find locations by county on the NJ 211 website.
Free Tax Filing Assistance | NJ 211
AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides virtual and in-person tax assistance free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over the age of 50 or have low-to-moderate income.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator | AARP
NJ Division of Taxation
General tax information including searchable list of free tax preparation services.
Free Tax Preparation Services for Taxpayers | NJ Division of Taxation
Addresses and availability for in-person tax assistance.
NJ Division of Taxation - Office Locations
Division of Taxation Telephone Appointments
The IRS has several online resources to help taxpayers.