Tax help at Washoe County Libraries!

It’s that time of year again – tax season! AARP and IRS Certified VITA/TCE Volunteer Preparers will offer free tax help at the following Washoe County libraries:


* Downtown Reno Library: Mondays and Tuesdays, 12:30-4 p.m., February 1-April 18, no appointments taken.

* North Valleys Library: Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., February 3-April 14, appointments required; call 972-0281.

* Northwest Reno Library: Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., February 2-April 13; no appointments taken, preference given to seniors and low-income individuals.

* Senior Center (Reno Game Room): Mondays and Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m., February 7-April 14, no appointment necessary.

* Sierra View Library: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., February 2-April 13, appointments recommended but not required.

* South Valleys Library: Wednesdays, 4-6:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., February 2-April 13. Appointments recommended but not required; call 851-5195 to schedule. Preference given to seniors.

* Spanish Springs Library: Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., February 10-April 14, appointments accepted and can be made by calling 424-1800.

• Sparks Library: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., January 29-April 16. Appointments are required and can be made in person or by calling 352-3205.

For more information and tax help, the public should contact the IRS office at 200 South Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., (775) 824-2218 or www.irs.gov.