Tax Preparation Resources
Mountain View Public Library does not carry paper tax forms, but the information below can assist you in completing your taxes.
Online Tax Assistance
Prepare and file your taxes online for free with assistance from an IRS-certified VITA tax specialist at Getyourrefund.org.
Tax Events at Mountain View Public Library
Free tax preparation help will be available at the Library every Tuesday and Saturday starting Saturday, February 4 through Saturday, April 15. Saturday sessions will run from 10:10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. with walk-ins welcome until 1:30 p.m. or capacity and Tuesday sessions will run from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. with walk-ins welcome until 2 p.m. or capacity.
Walk-ins only, no appointments are required.
For more information about financial requirements and required documents, visit the Library calendar.
Tax Preparation Forms
- Download Federal tax forms.
- Download California state tax forms.
- Order Federal Tax forms by calling 1-800-829-3676.
More information on ordering Federal Tax forms by phone or U.S. Mail. - Order California State booklets (with forms) by calling 1-800-338-0505.
More information on ordering California State booklets (with forms) by phone.
PLEASE NOTE: The Mountain View Post Office on Hope and Villa no longer carries tax forms.
Find other free tax preparation assistance for qualifying taxpayers through the IRS Free Tax Prep page.
For additional tax assistance information, visit Earn it Keep it Save it, powered by United Way Bay Area.
Where to File Returns
Get Help
Federal Assistance
Live telephone assistance: 800-829-1040.
Closest IRS Office
San Jose
55 S. Market Street, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 408-283-1569
State Assistance
Live telephone assistance: 800-852-5711
Automated telephone assistance: 800-338-0505
Closest California State Franchise Tax Board Office
1515 Clay St., Suite 305
Oakland, CA 94612-1445
Phone: 510-622-4693
PLEASE NOTE: Our librarians can help you locate information, but we cannot provide tax advice, assistance with filling out forms or help to determine which forms are right for you.
If you have any further questions, contact us at 650-903-6887 or by using the Contact the Library page.
Last Updated January 19, 2022.