Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center

*Free online fillable forms for self-filing, and free guided tax preparation services (for those making less than $79,000 yearly); all methods will require income statements like W2s or 1099s, documents for adjustments to income if applicable, dependent and spouse information, if applicable and prior year tax records *Free online fillable forms are available beginning in January; choose the income tax form you need, enter your tax information online, electronically sign and file your return, print your return for recordkeeping if you file using this method; remember there is no guidance provided and you are limited to basic calculations for the current tax year only; once the return has been accepted no changes or updates may be made; no state forms available *Guided Tax Preparation is available starting in January for those who have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $79,000 or less from 11 different partners depending on factors like income, age, eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit, Veteran Status, and State of Residence; there is a Free File Online lookup tool to help find the right partner tool from options like FileYourTaxes.

Services: Tax Preparation Assistance

Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court

*Serves the judicial circuit involving felony jurisdiction matters including Criminal Activity, Criminial Appeals, Small Claims, Traffic, Civil/Civil Appeals, Tax Deeds, Family Law, Probate, Marriage Licenses and injunctions *Calls citizens for jury duty *County Recorder: legal documents (liens, mortgages, marriages, adoptions, etc), and authorizes declaration of domicile and residency affidavits *Tax deed sales of public auctions advertised in legal advertisements *Temporary injunctions to assist victims of domestic violence or repeat violence *Serves the Circuit and County Courts and the Board of County Commissioners, acting as accountant, auditor and custodian of county funds

Services: Court Filing Offices, Public Officials Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits

Jefferson County Humane Society Animal Shelter

*Has dogs and cats for adoption (under special requirements) also includes: Spay/Neuter (age/health appropriate), Rabies Vaccination, Microchip with I.

Services: Animal Shelters, Neuter/Spay Services

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

*County law enforcement and crime prevention; officers of the court *Neighborhood Crime Watch *Reserve Unit: formally trained citizens volunteer to assist officers on patrol and at special events *Project Lifesaver searches for wandering victims of dementia type disorders through active tracking device

Services: Community Crime Prevention Programs, Sheriff

Leon Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC)

*Four primary programs to enable people with developmental disabilities to participate in community life *Residential: six group homes with specialized living services and supported living counselors on call 24 hours per day *Supported Employment: training and assistance to both employee and employer during sustained employment *Supported Living: training and assistance to live in and maintain a home or apartment of participants' choosing; may include: personal hygiene and grooming skills, household chores, meal preparation, shopping, personal finances, and social and adaptive skills; some participants also receive services of paid roommate (In Home Supports) who provides personal care *Community Training and Other supports: transportation, companion, community inclusion, and trial competency training *LARC also works with Leon County Schools' Exceptional Student Education program to provide vocational training so students can find and maintain competitive employment *Branch in Taylor County serves clients; call LARC office for referral *Offers Kiwanis Aktion Club program, a service club for people with disabilities

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Leon County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller

*Records legal documents (liens, mortgages, deeds, adoptions, etc); passport applications and renewals available; performs marriages; authorizes declaration of domicile and residency affidavits; handles domestic partnership registry.

Services: Court Filing Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits

Leon County Clerk of Courts, Official Records Division

*Allows domestic partners who live in a committed family relationship, but are not legally married, to register to receive the following benefits: a) healthcare facility visitation; b) healthcare decisions; c) funeral and burial decisions; d) notification of family members; e) preneed guardian designation; f) correctional facility visitation rights; g) participation in education *Full registration documents are available in the Clerk's office or online *Other office locations: 1276 Metropolitan Blvd, Rm 101; 315 S Calhoun St, 7th Floor

Services: Records/Licenses/Permits

Leon County Clerk of Courts, Traffic Citations

*Allows persons charged with a moving traffic violation to attend driver improvement school (NON-eligible are violations involving driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, speeding in excess of 30 MPH or leaving a child under 6 unattended in a vehicle) *Two benefits: no points assessed against license and the violation "adjudication withheld" *Civil penalty, reduced fine plus court costs required to be paid and attendance must be completed within two months of election to attend; election affidavit must be notarized and submitted with payment.

Services: Records/Licenses/Permits, Traffic Courts

Leon County Humane Society

*Promotes humane care of all domesticated animals including: spay/neuter vouchers, pet adoptions, humane education, and foster pet program *Volunteers welcome

Services: Animal Rescue, Animal Shelters, Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals, Neuter/Spay Services, Pet Food, Volunteer Opportunities

Leon County Public Library

*General library services: books, media materials for check out including CDs, DVD's, audio books, magazines, reference resources *Children's library services: "Baby Time", for children 0-30 months, children's story time for 3-5 years *Homework Hub: a free after school program for K-8th grade students that offers academic tutoring services from volunteers via Zoom on a variety of subjects *Meeting rooms, Adult Literacy Program, English as a Second Language, computers with internet access and an on-line database of magazines, newspapers and charitable organizations *Reference desk area has file on clubs and civic organizations *Branches: *Lake Jackson, 3840-300 N Monroe St, Huntington Oaks Plaza *Northeast, 5513 Thomasville Rd *Dr B L Perry, Jr, 2817 S Adams St *Fort Braden, 16327 Blountstown Hwy *Eastside, 1583 Pedrick Rd *Woodville, 8000 Old Woodville Rd *Not all branches have similar, extensive services; call to verify

Services: English as a Second Language, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, Tutoring Services, Volunteer Opportunities