Prendergast Library Site Coordinator Rose Ann Lancione (C) trains Myra Tortorelli (L) and Robin Smith (R) for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program sponsored by the Chautauqua County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition. (Submitted photo)

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, sponsored by the Chautauqua County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, will be providing free tax assistance services at the Prendergast Library.

Through VITA, IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and file federal and state returns electronically at no cost to income-eligible clients.

Help will be available in the Public Computer Center at Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street in Jamestown  from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Fridays, February 3 through March 23.

Dial 2-1-1 for information or an appointment.

There are also six other seasonal and two permanent free tax preparation sites in the area.