Free tax help is available at the Library!

AARP and VITA volunteers will be offering free tax help at San Jose Public Libraries to people with low to moderate income, those who cannot prepare their own tax returns, and people ages 60 and above. Check the calendar for upcoming dates and get those taxes done! Pre-registration is required at some tax help events.

After pre-registering, make sure to bring the following:

• State issued Photo ID
• Social Security Card or ITIN for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents
• Birth dates for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents
• W-2’s, 1099’s, 1098’s, and all other tax forms
• Voided check or bank statement with routing number for direct deposit
• A copy of last year’s tax returns (both Federal and State)
• Total paid for daycare provider and daycare provider's identifying number (provider's Social Security Number or Employee Identification Number)
• To file electronically on married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present

To see all upcoming VITA and AARP tax help events at our libraries, check our calendar.  You can call or visit one of your local branches for more details. 

Tax assistance is also available at other locations in the area.