Final day for free tax prep at Port Arthur Library this Saturday

The library's tax assistance program, supported by a $10,000 Entergy grant, is ending for the year.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:22pm

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A hazy, impressionistic scene of people working at desks in a library, with soft, warm lighting and blurred, abstract shapes, conveying the welcoming and helpful atmosphere of the free tax prep services.The Port Arthur Public Library's free tax prep program offered a vital community service to lower-income residents unable to afford professional assistance.Port Arthur Today

The Port Arthur Public Library is offering one last opportunity this Saturday, April 11, for low-income residents to receive free tax preparation assistance. The library has been hosting the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program since February, providing the service on Thursdays and Saturdays to help those who may not be able to file their own returns.

Why it matters

Access to free tax prep services is crucial for low-income individuals and families who may not have the means to pay for professional assistance. The library's program has helped ensure these community members can file their taxes accurately and on time.

The details

The Port Arthur Public Library's free tax preparation service, supported by a $10,000 grant from Entergy, has been running since February 7th. Appointments have been available on Thursdays from 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, with the program partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) initiative to provide the assistance.

  • The library's free tax prep service began on February 7, 2026.
  • The final day for the service is this Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Port Arthur Public Library

A public library in Port Arthur, Texas that has been offering free tax preparation services to low-income residents since February 2026.

Entergy

An energy company that provided a $10,000 grant to the Friends of the Port Arthur Public Library to support the free tax prep program.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

A program that has partnered with the Port Arthur Public Library to provide the free tax preparation services.

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What’s next

The library's free tax preparation service will conclude this Saturday, April 11, 2026, marking the end of the program for the year.

The takeaway

The Port Arthur Public Library's free tax prep program, supported by an Entergy grant and the VITA initiative, has been a valuable resource for low-income residents who may not otherwise be able to afford professional tax assistance. The final day of the service this Saturday represents the end of an important community service for the year.