Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Kim Weightman • January 11, 2024
If you’re looking for assistance with your tax preparation, following is a list of FREE tax preparation sites in the South Hills. All sites listed are run by AARP Foundation volunteers except for The Bible Chapel, which is run by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), sponsored by the IRS.
Please refer to the information below for all contact information, locations and hours of operation. And please share this information with your friends and family!
TAX PREPARATION SITES
| LOCATION | DATES | TIMES | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bible Chapel – VITA | |||
| 300 Gallery Drive | Mon. – Thurs. | Walk-in Only | |
| Lower level of rear building | Feb. 5 – April 4 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | No Phone # Provided |
| McMurray, PA 15317 | No Phone # Provided | ||
| Jefferson Hills Library | |||
| 925 Old Clairton Road | Feb. 5 – April 4 | Mon. & Thurs. | Appointment Required |
| Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 | 12 – 4 p.m. | 412-627-3014 | |
| Lebanon Presbyterian Church | |||
| 2800 Old Elizabeth Road | Feb. 3 – April 13 | Saturday | Appointment Required |
| West Mifflin PA 15122 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 412-466-7184 | |
| Pleasant Hills Library | |||
| 1 Grove Place – Pius X Hall | Feb. 1 – April 11 | Thursday | Appointment Required |
| Pittsburgh, PA 15236 | 12 – 4 p.m. | 412-655-2424 | |
| Rep. Nick Pisciottano | |||
| 751 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd. | Feb. 5 – April 11 | Mon. & Wed. | Appointment Required |
| Dravosburg, PA 15034 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 412-466-1940 | |
| Whitehall Public Library | |||
| 100 Borough Park Drive | Feb. 5 – April 9 | Mon., Tues. & Thurs. | Online Appointments |
| Pittsburgh, PA 15236 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 412-882-6622 | |
| Peters Township Library | |||
| 616 E. McMurray Road | Feb. 5 – April 8 | Monday | Appointment Required |
| McMurray, PA 15317 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 724-941-9430 |
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