Free Tax Preparation in Bellevue, Redmond, and Shoreline!
Hopelink is hosting three tax sites this year at our Bellevue, Redmond, and Shoreline locations.
The United Way of King County’s free, in-person tax preparation services will begin in January.
All tax sites are first-come, first-served. No appointment needed.
Visit Get Free Tax Help | United Way of King County for more information about what to bring and a list of additional sites opening throughout King County.
Opens 1/16/24
14812 Main Street Bellevue, WA 98007
Tuesday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Opens 1/16/24
17837 Aurora Avenue Shoreline, WA 98133
Monday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Free tax preparation including applications for the new Washington Working Families Tax Credit.
Friday, April 12 from 11AM-6PM
Horizon Housing:
16305 NE 87th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
About Financial Capabilities
Hopelink’s Financial Capability program is committed to helping you confidently manage your money and achieve greater financial well-being for you and your family. We focus on gaining knowledge, building skills, and providing access to safe and reliable services through:
Financial Coaching – Meet your financial goals through one-on-one Hopelink coaching
Financial Education – Learning opportunities for managing credit and finances
Financial Tools and Resources – Connect to safe and reliable resources to protect and manage your finances
Upcoming events:
April Credit Classes: Registration is now open!
Take Control of Your Credit is a 3-part series in partnership with the King County Library System. This is a free, online event. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm, April 16th, 23rd and 30th. Register for each class separately.
Part 1: Getting Started with Credit: register here
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30pm
New to credit? This is a great place to start! Explore what credit is, how the credit system works, and how financial decisions can impact your credit history.
Part 2: Understanding Credit and Credit Scores: register here
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30-7:30pm
Learn about what impacts your credit score and why it’s important to make sure your credit report is accurate.
Part 3: Building and Protecting Your Credit: register here
Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30pm
Learn to use the information from the first two sessions to explore ways to build and protect your credit in the future.
Drop-In Hours Every Tuesday on Zoom!
Join Hopelink’s financial coach and local financial institutions every Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for an informal session to get answers to your credit, banking, and money management questions. Interpreters are available. No registration is required. Join the conversation on Zoom here!
Financial coaching provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore your current financial situation while helping you find your own unique financial path forward.
Whether it’s creating a spending and savings plan, building credit, managing debt, or navigating financial decisions, we are here to support you along your financial journey. Email FinancialCoaching@hopelink.org or call 425-250-3003 to make an appointment with a financial coach.
Every Tuesday on Zoom: Drop-In Hours
Join Hopelink’s financial coach and local financial institutions every Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for an informal session to get answers to your credit, banking, and money management questions. Interpreters are available. No registration is required. Join the conversation on Zoom here!
Looking for more financial education opportunities?
Check out these free email courses and videos:
- Getting Started with Credit Video Series – King County Library’s Invest in Yourself program published 10 short videos to help you learn about credit with a Hopelink Financial Coach.
- Six Steps to Start your Saving Journey – Six-week email course offered through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get started on savings one step at a time.
- Money Management Tools and Strategies – Nine-week email course offered through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get your finances on track.
- Free financial education classes on budgeting, credit and debt through the Office of the WA State Treasurer.
- How Do I Get a Copy of My Credit Report?
- How Do I Dispute an Error on My Credit Report?
- How Can I Improve My Credit Score?
- Three Ways to Build your Credit Score
- How to Spot a Debt Collection Scam?
- What is the Best Way to Negotiate a Settlement with a Debt Collector?
- Payday Loans Explained
- Five Tips for When you Can’t Pay Your Bills
Connect to safe and reliable resources to protect and manage your finances. Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact FinancialCoaching@hopelink.org and talk with a financial coach about more resources.
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