The IRS progam Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is available at several branches of the San Jose Public Library through Saturday, April 13, 2013. This program is available to families and individuals whose income is less than $51,000 a year. Assistance is offered at various branches in English, Spanish and Vietnamese (you may wish to call a branch in advance to see when and if the service is being offered in your preferred language). No advance registration for the VITA program is requested and you will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis. For a complete list of upcoming opportunities see our events calendar.

Tax help from VITA and AARP is available again this year at several of our libraries.  See our events calendar for a complete list of opportunities.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

VITA offers free tax help to hard working individuals and families whose income is less than $51,000. Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese at most locations. All locations provide e-File.  Volunteers are trained to prepare basic 2012 Forms 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 with Schedule A, B, limited Schedule CEZ, C and California Income Tax Returns ONLY! You also CANNOT be filing as "Married, Filing Separate returns".

What to Bring:

• Photo ID and Social Security card or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) for each family member.
• W-2 forms and all 1099, 1098  or all other tax forms you received.
• A copy of last year's tax return, if available.
• A check with your account number for direct deposit.

VITA Library Sites:

• Alum Rock Branch - Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Feb. 6 - Apr. 10
• East San Jose Carnegie Branch - Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Feb. 16 - Apr. 13
• Hillview Branch - Saturdays, 2:00 - 5:00 PM, Feb. 2 - Apr. 13
• King Library - Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Feb. 2 - Apr. 6
• Tully Branch - Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:30 PM, Feb. 6 - Apr. 10
• West Valley Branch - Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Feb. 2 - Apr. 13

VITA volunteers are also available at many other Santa Clara County locations.  For questions, call 1-800-829-1040 or 1-800-906-9887.

AARP Foundation Tax Aide

Residents 60 years and older with low and moderate income can register for free assistance on their personal tax preparation. e-File is available.

AARP Library Sites

• Willow Glen Branch - Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Feb. 6 - Mar. 27
  Call the library at 1-408-808-3045 to register for an appointment.
  What to bring to your appointment

The AARP Tax Aide program is available at other locations thoughout the country. For questions, call 1-888-227-7669.

The  The East San José Carnegie Branch Library is a location site for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program.

This free tax preparation assistance will be offered every Saturday from Feb. 16th through Apr. 13th in the Tech Center of the library.

The VITA Program offers free tax help to hard working individuals and families in our area. Assistance is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Volunteers are trained to prepare basic 2012 Forms 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 with Schedule A, B, limited Schedule CEZ, C and California Income Tax Returns ONLY!

Who qualifies for FREE Tax Help?

Those whose income is less than $51,000

What do I bring with me to get tax return assistance?

• Photo ID and Social Security card or ITIN for each family member.
• W-2 forms and all 1099, 1098  or all other tax forms you received.
• A copy of last year's tax return, if available.
• A check with your account number for direct deposit.

Appointments are preferred. Please make your appointment by signing up in person at the Information Desk with the East San José Carnegie Library Staff or call us at (408) 808-3075.

For more information on other locations/sites in Santa Clara County offering Free Income Tax Assistance, please see the United Way's 211 VITA pagehttp://www.211scc.org/downloads/VITASites_web_020713.pdf 

Other San José Public Libraries offering Free Tax Assistance are Tully, Hillview and West Valley. Please contact them directly for information.

La Biblioteca San José Carnegie (1102 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95112) es uno sitio que ofrecer ayuda con la preparación de impuestos gratuita con voluntarios del programa VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance).

Esta ayuda de preparación de impuestos gratuita se ofrecerá todos los sábados a patir de febrero 16 hasta el 13 de abril en el Centro de Tecnología del la biblioteca.

El programa VITA ofrece ayuda gratuita a las personas  y sus familias de bajos recursos en nuestra área. La ayuda está disponible en inglés, español y vietnamita. Los voluntarios de VITA están capacitados para preparar los formas básicas 2012 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 con el Anexo A, B, limitado Schedule CEZ, C y formas para declaraciones de impuesto del estado de California SOLAMENTE.

¿Quién califica para ayuda gratuita de declaración de impuestos?

Aquellos cuyo ingresos es menos de $51,000 anual.

¿Qué es lo que deber traer para obtener asistencia para sus declaracion de impuestos?

• Indentificación con fotp y su tarjeta de Seguro Social o ITIN para cada miembro de la familia
• Formularios W-2 y 1099, 1098 o todos los formularios de impuestos que usted recibió.
• Una copia de la declaración de impuestos del año pasado, si están disponible.
• Un cheque con su número de cuenta para depósito directo.

Las citas son preferidas. Por favor haga su cita en persona con el personal de la Biblioteca East San José Carnegie o por favor llame al (408) 808-3075.

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.