Oakland Public Library works with the AARP Foundation, opens a new window and East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), opens a new window, to provide free tax help during tax season, usually February through the April tax deadline.
2023 Locations
81st Branch
1021 81st Avenue
(510) 615-5812
Tuesdays, starting 1/31
2pm to 6:30pm
By appointment only; book appointment at www.ebaldc.org/vita
Dimond Branch
3565 Fruitvale Avenue
(510) 482-7844
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2/6 to 4/17
10:30am to 3:30pm
By appointment only
Eastmont Branch
7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211
(510) 615-5726
Fridays, 2/10 to 4/14
12:15pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm
By appointment only
Golden Gate Branch
5606 San Pablo Avenue
(510) 597-5023
Tuesday and Thursday 10:15am to 2pm by appointment only.
Main Library
125 14th Street
(510) 238-3144
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2/8 to 4/15
10am to 3pm
Drop-ins only
Day’s appointments given out 9:30am outside 14th Street entrance
Please bring to your appointment:
- A copy of your last year's federal and state tax returns
- All paperwork needed to fill out your 2022 tax returns
- Your spouse's information if you are filing jointly
- A photo ID
- Social Security Card
Tax Advice at OPL
Tax Help Events
Further Assistance
Print out the Free Tax Help Flyer, opens a new window [PDF file] the flyer with the locations, dates, and hours of tax help services at the library and other local locations in 2023.
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.
