Free Tax Preparation
Eligible individuals and families can get free tax preparation and other helpful financial services at the Central Library, by appointment.
Free Tax Preparation Appointments
Eligibility
CASH Campaign of Maryland tax assistance is available at Central Library, by appointment only. Individuals or families who made less than $67,000 may qualify for free tax preparation.
Appointments
To make an appointment, visit bmorefreetaxes.org or call (410) 234-8008 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 2 pm. Call (410) 732-7777 for assistance in Spanish. Appointments must be made in advance.
Appointments are released in two week blocks. If you don't see any available appointments, check back later or try another location.
What to Bring
When you come for your appointment, please bring the following:
- A Social Security card for each family member and photo ID for each taxpayer
- Form 1095 A (a health insurance form you may have received in the mail)
- Form 1099 G Unemployment
- W-2 forms for all jobs worked in 2024
- All tax forms for other income, if any
- Letter from child care provider with address, Tax ID number, name of child and amount paid
- All banking account information (voided check and/or savings deposit slip) to direct deposit your refund (up to three separate accounts!)
- A copy of last year’s tax return
- Any document or information about money from the IRS or Maryland
- Any other tax related documents you have received
- Every adult on your return must come to sign
Documents & Printing
Paper copies of Federal and Maryland tax forms and instructions are available in limited quantities at Pratt Library locations. No appointment is required to pick up forms.
Library computers, printers, and copiers are also available with your Pratt Library card. Visit our Computer & Internet Access page to learn more about computer access, printing, and policies.
Computer & Internet Access
The Enoch Pratt Free Library offers free access to computers and the Internet at all library locations.