Prince William Public Libraries is offering a range of free tax resources and services to help residents during the 2026 tax season. The library provides updated tax guides, investment research tools, and in-person assistance from certified volunteers.
The latest edition of “J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2026: For Preparing Your 2025 Tax Return” is now available at the library. This book includes current tax laws, step-by-step filing instructions, and advice on managing personal finances and investments to reduce tax burdens.
Small business owners can access “J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2026: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line.” This guide explains how to legally minimize small business tax liability and maximize deductions.
Through its Digital Library, Prince William Public Libraries offers free access to investment research platforms such as Morningstar Investment Research Center and Value Line Investment Survey. These tools provide data, analysis, educational courses for new investors, and unbiased information on stocks, mutual funds, companies, industries, markets, and economies.
Library cardholders can also use Consumer Reports via the Digital Library for product reviews before making large purchases like cars.
AARP will offer free tax services at Bull Run and Potomac Libraries from February 2 through April 15, 2026. At Bull Run Library, no appointments are required; services are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on select dates listed by the library.
At Potomac Library, appointments are necessary for AARP tax assistance. Residents can schedule online or call 571-316-0493 for service on selected Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between February and April.
According to the IRS guidelines shared by the library:
“Social Security numbers of everyone listed on the tax return.
Bank account and routing numbers. People will need these for direct deposit refunds. Direct deposit is the fastest way for taxpayers to get their money and avoids a check getting lost, stolen, or returned to the IRS as undeliverable. If you don’t have a bank account, learn how to open an account at an FDIC-insured bank or through the National Credit Union Locator Tool. Veterans can access the Veterans Benefits Banking Program.
Forms W-2 from employer(s).
Forms 1099 from banks, issuing agencies, and other payers including unemployment compensation; dividends; distributions from a pension annuity or retirement plan.
Form 1099-K; 1099-MISC; W-2 or other income statement for workers in the gig economy.
Form 1099-INT for interest received.
Other income documents and records of virtual currency transactions.
Form 1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace Statement – taxpayers will need this form to reconcile advance payments or claim premium tax credit.
Letter 6419 – your total Advance Child Tax Credit Payments – needed to reconcile advance child tax credit payments.”
For Virginia state taxes:
“All W-2s; all Forms 1099s; any other withholding information before filing your return—do not rely on year-end pay stub information as it may not match what your employer reports.
Include your Virginia driver’s license number or Virginia identification card number on your return (returns without this information won’t be rejected but providing it helps process returns more quickly).
If you were issued a Virginia Tax personal identification number (PIN), you must provide that PIN when you file your return (even if you provide it there could be other reasons why systems stop your return).
Provide all necessary information requested on your return/attach all required documents/schedules/be sure spelling of names/Social Security numbers/calculations are correct/use current address if moved since last filing,” according to guidance published by Virginia Tax authorities.
These offerings reflect Prince William Public Libraries’ efforts to support financial literacy in their community by providing trusted resources throughout tax season.
