As tax season approaches, there are lots of free tax prep resources available in Allegheny County.

Representatives from the Department of Revenue will visit senior and community centers over the next several weeks to help Pennsylvanians who need help filing their Pennsylvania personal income tax returns and Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications.

“We know from our experience that many times customers benefit from having a face-to-face conversation with someone who can help guide them through the filing process,” says Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell. “We hope that Pennsylvanians will take advantage of the opportunity to receive free help from our staff in person.”

Department of Revenue staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the locations listed below (unless otherwise specified). Please keep in mind that inclement weather may impact this schedule.

Body & Soul Health and Wellness Center, 209 13th St., Sharpsburg
Feb. 8, 15, and 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; April 5 and 12

Highland Senior Center, 704 East Second Ave., Tarentum
Feb. 9, 16, and 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; April 6 and 13

Turtle Creek Center, 519 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek
Feb. 10, 16, and 22; March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; April 7 and 14

Other Places to Find Tax Help

In addition to the locations noted above, state personal income tax assistance is available at the Department of Revenue’s district offices. Assistance at district offices, including the Downtown Pittsburgh branch at 411 Seventh Ave., Room 420, is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Free tax preparation services are available now through April 14, 2022 by visiting pa211sw.org or dialing 2-1-1. You can also make an appointment by texting your zipcode to 898-211. Assistance from a volunteer tax preparer is available for individuals with a total income of up to $38,000 and families with a total annual income up to $58,000. Volunteers can also help you determine your eligibility for common tax credits.

Virtual assistance is available through “Get Your Refund” for individuals and families with a total annual income up to $66,000. And, free, do-it-yourself online tax assistance is available through “My Free Taxes” for all individuals and families, regardless of income.

The following sites in Allegheny County offer free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) by scheduling an appointment at pa211sw.org or dialing 2-1-1, unless otherwise indicated:

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches
1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights
Monday and Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches’ Central Presbyterian Church
305 Allegheny St., Tarentum
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Appointments scheduled by AVAOC

Allegheny Valley Association Of Churches’ Center United Methodist Church
1575 Donnellville Road, Natrona Heights
Tuesday and Thursday: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Human Services Center Corporation
413 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Just Harvest
16 Terminal Way, South Side
Monday thru Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

CCAC Boyce Campus
595 Beatty Road, Monroeville
Monday and Wednesday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bedford Hope Center
2305 Bedford Ave., Hill District
Monday and Wednesday: 5-8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Just Harvest At SHIM Family Center
41 Macek Drive, Baldwin
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

North Hills Community Outreach, Allison Park
1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park
Monday and Wednesday: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

North Hills Community Outreach, Millvale
416 Lincoln Ave., Millvale
Saturday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Robert Morris University
410 Pennsylvania Ave., Moon Township
Monday and Wednesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 2-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Andrew Carnegie Free Library
300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie
Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
2934 Smallman St., Strip District
Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Hazelwood
4713 Chatsworth St., Hazelwood
Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Homewood–Brushton
7140 Bennett St., Homewood
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

What Should You Bring With You?

The Department of Revenue recommends that taxpayers who need assistance with the Pennsylvania personal income tax return (PA-40) should bring their tax information/income statements, a photo identification card (driver’s license, etc.), and the Social Security cards for themselves and their dependents. As a reminder, all taxpayers who received more than $33 in total gross taxable income in calendar year 2021 must file a Pennsylvania personal income tax return by midnight, Mon., April 18, 2022.

Applicants who need assistance with the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application (PA-1000) should check the eligibility guidelines on the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program page on the Department of Revenue website. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.