Beginning February 1, residents can receive free tax preparation and filing by trained, IRS-certified volunteers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax Aide programs. These programs will be available at no-cost through the tax deadline date of April 18 for all New Hanover County residents, regardless of age. Some days and locations require appointments while others are first-come, first-served.
Tax preparation is available at the following locations:
Senior Resource Center: 2222 S. College Road, Wilmington
- Days of operation:
- Monday and Wednesday (9 a.m.-3 p.m.): In-person tax preparation and no appointments are needed (first-come, first-served). Please pick-up tax packet in advance to prepare documents.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (9-11 a.m.): Drop off tax preparation offered (no face-to-face on these days), and appointments are required. Please pick-up tax packet in advance to prepare documents.
- To register for an appointment or for questions about the services at this location, call 910-798-6416, or make your appointment online at SRC.NHCgov.com.
NHC Downtown Library, 3rd Floor: 201 Chestnut Street, Wilmington
- Days of operation: Monday-Friday: In-person tax preparation by appointment only.
- Appointment times available: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- To register for an appointment at this location, call 910-798-7341.
Carolina Beach Site: 300 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach
- Days and hours of operation: Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
- In-person tax preparation. Appointments are not required. First-come, first served.
- For additional information about this location, call 910-380-1220.