Free Tax Help

Out of an abundance of caution and in alignment with recommendations from Public Health, United Way of King County Free Tax Prep Sites are temporarily closed until further notice due to the risks associated with COVID-19. For updates on when sites will be open again, please visit FreeTaxExperts.org.

Hopelink is working with United Way of King County to provide support for people who would like help filing their tax returns. Free Tax Preparation is a tool to help people keep more of the money they earn so that they can care for their families—and even save for the future.

The service is free for households that make less than $66,000, with tax returns that do not involve business taxes, rental income, or sale of property or stock. The service does not prepare complex forms, such as out-of-state returns.

The service will be available at Hopelink’s Bellevue and Shoreline service centers through April 18.

Bellevue Tax Help Hours

Shoreline Tax Help Hours

The United Way Clinics are also available at other locations. Visit United Way of King County Tax Help page for more details and to find your nearest center.

Appointments

Appointments are not necessary but you will need to bring the following REQUIRED materials:

• Social Security cards/individual tax identification numbers (ITINs) and birthdates for everyone to be listed on the return
• Photo ID
• All tax statements, such as W-2 forms (from all your employers), 1099 forms (interest, dividends, unemployment), SSA-1099 forms (Social Security and/or retirement income), etc. For a list of common tax forms, visit United Way’s FAQ section.
• Health Insurance forms 1095-A (required), 1095-B (required if available), or 1095-C (required if available).
• If you are filing jointly with your spouse, you both must be present to e-file.