Updated 5/28/2021: Free Tax Help in Oakland

Stay Safe with Virtual Assistance

Get free help filing online from home at www.getyourrefund.org
Completely free service
Chat support available
File back taxes (2017-2019)
File amendments for past years

In Person Assistance – Appointments Required

Note that most in-person assistance programs are no longer available. 

San Antonio Community Development
Drop-off and in-person tax help on a case-by-case basis
Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Sign Language 
2228 E 15th Street Oakland 94606
510-536-5179, 510-536-1715 or email sacdc2228@gmail.com

Find more information about free tax help

∙ Visit earnitkeepitsaveit.org
∙ Visit irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/
∙ Call 1-866-448-3614 or visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide
∙ Call 211

Stimulus Payments

If you need more information about stimulus payments, or do not file taxes and need to register in order to receive your money, visit www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments.

Tax Forms

Oakland Public Libraries have a small supply of 1040 forms and instructions. 

If you need federal tax forms, you can get them from the IRS website at www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs or call 800-829-3676.

If you need California tax forms you can get them from www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/ or call 800-338-0505.

Printing

Need to print tax forms? Go to oaklandlibrary.org/mobileprint to send your print, then pick them up at an Oakland Public Library Sidewalk Service location. You can call 510-238-3134 if you need more help.

Please continue to check this page for up to date information.