The old San Ysidro Library will be closed starting August 12, 2019. The last day the branch will be open is Saturday, August 10, 2019. The grand opening of the new library is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2019.
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Tax Information
Tax Preparation Assistance
Help filing your tax return is available in the San Diego area including branch library locations.
February 5th - April 8th (AARP)
(No assistance on 2/18, 2/22, 3/22 or 4/1)
Mondays: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 3/30/19 only: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walk-In Only/No Appointments
February 22, 2019 (one day only) (CCIA)
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Appointment preferred by calling 1-888-268-1666
Tax Assistance Flyer (English/Spanish)February 6th - April 11th (AARP)
Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Walk-In Only/No Appointments
February 13, 2019 (one day only) (CCIA)
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Appointment preferred by calling 1-888-268-1666
Tax Assistance Flyer (English/Spanish)February 5th - April 9th (Home Start, Inc.)
Tuesdays: 1 - 7 p.m.
Appointments required:
Online at www.myfreetaxes.org, or by calling
619-283-3624.
619-283-3624.
February 7th - April 11th (AARP)
Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Must check-in before 3:30 p.m.
Walk-In Only/No Appointments
February 4th – April 8th (AARP)
(No assistance on Monday 2/18)
Mondays: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Must check-in before 3:30pm
Walk-In Only/No Appointments
(You may add your name to the list for one date in the future at the site)
February 5th - April 12th (AARP)
Tuesdays: 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Fridays: 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Walk-In. Clients may also come in on any Tuesday or Friday and sign in on the sheet for TODAY or sign up for one (1) date in the future.
February 1st - April 12th (AARP)
Fridays: 11:30am - 5:00pm
Walk-In Only/No Appointments
VITA Centers
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) provide free tax assistance to people with low to moderate incomes (VITA) and the elderly (TCE).
- A VITA locator is on the IRS website at https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/
- AARP Tax-Aide locator on the AARP website or by calling 1-888-227-7669
Tax Forms
The San Diego Public Library's Central Library (3rd Floor) and the North University Community Library will have limited number of individual Federal and California State tax forms for the 2018 tax year. Due to IRS budget cuts, we will receive fewer IRS forms and instructions, with no schedules or related publications.
The Central Library will carry the following tax forms:
Federal Forms:
- 1040 + Instruction (available)
State Forms:
- 540 (available)
- 540 NR (available)
- 540 2EZ English (available)
- 540 2EZ Spanish (available)
The North University Community Library will carry the following tax forms:
Federal Forms:
- 1040 + Instruction (available)
State Forms:
- 540 (available)
- 540 EZ (available)
- 540 NR (available)
The following branch locations carry State tax forms only:
- Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
- Carmel Valley Branch Library
- Clairemont Branch Library
- Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library
- Logan Heights Branch Library
- Mira Mesa Branch Library
- Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
- North Clairemont Branch Library
- Oak Park Branch Library
- Pacific Beach Branch Library
- San Carlos Branch Library
- Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
- Skyline Hills Branch Library
- University Community Branch Library
- Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Branch Library
Tax forms and instructions can also be requested by:
Telephone
- IRS (Internal Revenue Service): 1-800-829-3676
- California FTB (Franchise Tax Board): 1-800-338-0505 (automated service) or 1-800-852-5711
Internet
Paper tax forms and instructions can be ordered from the IRS and FTB websites for delivery by U.S. mail or for faster results, printed or downloaded from their websites.
- IRS (Internal Revenue Service): Forms & Publications
- California FTB (Franchise Tax Board): Forms & Publications
- Links for Other States