Oakland Public Library works with the AARP Foundation, opens a new window to provide free tax help during tax season, usually February through the April tax deadline.
2025 Locations
Call to schedule an appointment for free help with your tax return from AARP and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) programs.
Dates and times are subject to volunteer availability.
Dimond Branch
3565 Fruitvale Avenue
(510) 929-2489
Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am - 3pm
Eastmont Branch
7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211
(510) 615-5726
Fridays, 12:30 pm - 5pm
Golden Gate Branch
5606 San Pablo Avenue
(510) 597-5023
Tuesdays, 10am to 4pm
Appointments made two (2) weeks out on a rolling basis.
Main Library
125 14th Street
(510) 597-5023
Mondays, 10am - 3:30pm
Appointments made two (2) weeks out on a rolling basis.
West Oakland Branch
1801 Adeline St
(510) 559-7388
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am - 4pm
Wednesdays, 1 am - 7pm
First Saturdays, 10am -2pm
Have Your Documents Ready
- A copy of your last year's federal and state tax returns
- All paperwork needed to fill out your 2024 tax returns
- Your spouse's information if you are filing jointly
- A photo ID
- Social Security Card
Further Assistance
Print out the Free Tax Help Flyer, opens a new window [PDF file] with the locations, dates, and hours of tax help services at the library and other local locations in 2024.
You can also check EarnItKeepItSaveIt.org, opens a new window for more Bay Area tax resources.
Tax Forms
If you need federal tax forms, you can get them from the IRS website, opens a new window or call 800-829-3676.
If you need California tax forms you can get them online, opens a new window or call 800-338-0505.
Print out tax forms, opens a new window. You can call 510-238-3134 if you need more help.
