Harnett County is excited to share that the Harnett County Public Library and Division on Aging are partnering with community organizations to offer free tax preparation services for the 2026 filing season. Services will be provided through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.   

Volunteers will be able to process most returns on the spot, so please plan approximately an hour for completion. While most forms will be processed, select forms and schedules may not be completed on the spot.  

Harnett County Public Library System

The Harnett County Library System is partnering with the Campbell University School of Business to offer tax preparation services. Services will be provided in the Resource Center and Library Training Room. There is no need to schedule an appointment in advance. Individuals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Harnett County Main Library

Address: 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC

Dates: Thursdays from February 5 – April 2, 2026 (excluding March 5)

Times: Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Harnett County Division on Aging

The Division on Aging is partnering with Central NC Tax Assistance, a 501c3 non-profit organization, to offer free tax assistance to qualifying individuals. Assistance will be provided at three locations by appointment only.

Erwin Public Library

Address: 110 West F. Street, Erwin, NC

Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning February 4, 2026

Contact: Call (910) 893-7578 to schedule an appointment.

Coats Senior Center

Address: 214 East Park Street, Coats, NC

Dates: Tuesdays beginning February 3, 2026

Contact: Call (910) 897-4616 to schedule an appointment

Smithfield First Baptist Church

Address: 202 S. Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC

Dates: Fridays

Contact: Call (910) 891-4004 to schedule an appointment

All VITA services are free and provided through volunteers trained in tax law, IRS standards, and confidentiality best practices. To learn more, visit the IRS website here.

VITA volunteers will be unable to prepare returns involving delivery services (such as DoorDash), tax-exempt overtime, and certain other non-traditional forms of income.

Before arriving for VITA assistance, individuals should ensure they have all the necessary materials. Otherwise, volunteers will be unable to provide assistance.

A full list of required materials can be found here: Checklist for free tax return preparation | Internal Revenue Service.

State tax forms can be obtained by calling the NC Department of Revenue at 1-877-252-3052 or visiting http://www.dor.state.nc.us. Forms can be requested from the IRS by calling (800) 829-3676 or visiting Forms & instructions | Internal Revenue Service.

To learn more about the VITA program and its partnership with Harnett County departments, visit harnett.libguides.com/taxes.