2024 Tax Help at San José Public Libraries

Where to Get Help

Tax help opportunities are available this year at four library locations:

• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) - Available at:    
  • Hillview Branch
  • Pearl Avenue Branch
  • Seven Trees Branch
• Tax Help from Tax-Aid - Available at:
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Library

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

About VITA

VITA offers free tax help to hard working individuals and families whose income is less than $64,000. All locations provide e-File. Volunteers are trained to prepare these forms.

What to Bring

• Photo ID and Social Security card or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) for each family member.
• W-2 forms and all 1099, or all other tax forms you received.
• A copy of last year's federal and state tax return, if available.
• Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit.
• Health coverage information (1095-A,B,C).
• more details

VITA Library Sites

• • Hillview Branch
    • When: Saturdays, 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Feb. 10 – April 13, 2024
    • How: No Registration; walk-in only. First come, first served.
  • Pearl Avenue Branch    
    • When: Thursdays, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Feb. 1 – April 11, 2024
    • How: No Registration; walk-in only. First come, first served. A sign in sheet will be put out for assistance each day at 1:00 PM.
  • Seven Trees Branch    
    • When: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Feb. 3 – Apr. 13, 2024
    • How: No Registration; walk-in only. First come, first served.

Find other Santa Clara County locations where VITA volunteers are available. For questions, call 800-906-9887.

About Tax-Aid

Tax-Aid is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the Bay Area that provides free tax help for households earning less than $64,000 per year.

Tax-Aid Library Site

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 2nd Floor, Room 255 
  • When: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, February 10 & 24, and March 9 & 23, 2024 only.
  • How:
    • Make an appointment
    • Limited walk-in appointments available on a first come, first served basis.

Tax Aid also has virtual, curbside drop-off, and in-person options at other locations. Learn more.

Where to Get Tax Forms

Our Libraries do not carry tax forms. You are encouraged to get the forms online:

• IRS Forms
• CA Forms