Cobb libraries to provide tax forms but no AARP assistance

We’ve been asked by some readers about the status of tax filing assistance that’s been provided by the AARP at Cobb libraries for the last few years, and today got some answers.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Cobb County Public Library System announced Monday that those AARP Tax-Aide sessions will not be taking place.

Retired accountants had been on hand at various branches to help citizens with their tax filings, but some of those sessions last year were cancelled when the pandemic began.

The library system said in a release late Monday afternoon that 1040 federal 2020 tax forms will be provided as long as supplies last.

But like everything else you do with the libraries for the moment, you’ll have to order those materials in advance for curbside pickup.

The branches have been closed to patrons since December due to rising COVID case rates, but checked-out materials have been available on weekdays

Those pickup hours are Mondays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact your specific library branch to order tax forms.

Here’s more from the library system’s release:

“Curbside service for library items reserved in advance is offered at all CCPL locations except the Switzer Library in downtown Marietta as the facility is under renovation and the Sweetwater Valley and Lewis A. Ray libraries.
“Cobb libraries will also offer limited free printing of federal and state forms when contacted in advance by phone and given the form number or name. This service will not include instruction books. Library staff is unable to answer tax questions or provide advice about which forms to use.
“Residents are encouraged to review tax-filing information at irs.gov and dor.georgia.gov for details that apply to individual circumstances, including virtual resources for tax-filing assistance. Tax season has been delayed as the IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue announced 2020 tax filings will be accepted beginning on February 12, a few weeks later than normal tax-filing schedules.”

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