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2024 Tax Forms and Assistance

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Tax Forms

The San Diego Public Library's Central Library (3rd Floor) and the North University Community Library will have limited number of individual Federal and California State tax forms for the 2024 tax year. Due to IRS budget cuts, we will receive fewer IRS forms and instructions, with no schedules or related publications.

The Central Library will carry the following tax forms (3rd Floor):

Federal Forms:

  • 1040 Forms English (available)
  • 1040 and 1040-SR Instructions English (unavailable)
  • 1040-SR Forms English (available)
  • 1040 Forms Spanish (available)
  • 1040 Instructions Spanish (unavailable)
  • 1040-SR Forms Spanish (available)
  • 1040-SR Instructions Spanish (unavailable)

State Forms: 

  • 540 (unavailable)
  • 540 NR (unavailable)
  • 540 2EZ English (unavailable)
  • 540 2EZ Spanish (unavailable)
  • Form 3514 California Earned Income Tax Credit (unavailable)
 

The North University Community Branch Library will carry the following tax forms. Please call branch to check availability:

Federal Forms:

  • 1040 Forms English (available)
  • 1040 and 1040-SR Instructions English (available)
  • 1040-SR Forms English (available)
  • 1040-SR Forms Spanish (available)
  • 1040 and 1040-SR Instructions Spanish (unavailable)

State Forms: 

  • 540  (unavailable)
  • 540 NR (unavailable)
  • 540 EZ (unavailable)
  • 540 2EZ Spanish (unavailable)
  • Form 3514 California Earned Income Tax Credit English (unavailable)
  • Form 3514 California Earned Income Tax Credit Spanish (unavailable)

Tax forms and instructions can also be requested by:

Telephone

  • IRS (Internal Revenue Service): 1-800-829-3676
  • California FTB (Franchise Tax Board): 1-800-338-0505 (automated service) or 1-800-852-5711

 

Internet
Paper tax forms and instructions can be ordered from the IRS and FTB websites for delivery by U.S. mail or for faster results, printed or downloaded from their websites.

 

E-File
E-File is a fast and easy alternative to filing taxes by mail and some filers may be eligible to do it for free.  File taxes electronically online by visiting:
  • IRS (Internal Revenue Service): E-File
  • California FTB (Franchise Tax Board): E-File

Tax Preparation Assistance

Help filing your 2024 tax return is available in the San Diego area including branch library locations.

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library
February 3 - April 9
(No assistance 2/17 and 3/31)
Mondays 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 09:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
No Appointments. First come, first served
For additional questions regarding tax preparation, contact AARP at:  (888) 687-2277 or email taxaide@aarp.org

 

Mission Valley Branch Library
January 28 – April 15
Mondays: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Appointments open on January 17
Call (619) 229-3660, ext. 224 Option 2 to make an appointment

 

Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library

February 1 - April 12
(No assistance on 2/28, 3/8, and 4/12)
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Sign-ups for appointments in-person only at the branch library.
 
 
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
February 7 - April 11
Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Sign-ups for appointments in-person only at the branch library.
 
 

Resources

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) provide free tax assistance to people with low to moderate incomes (VITA) and the elderly (TCE).
 
  • For taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $79,000 in 2023, the IRS offers free online filing and preparation software for federal and state from their partners. Learn which options are available with their free online lookup tool.
  • Taxpayers who earned more than $79,000 in 2023 may file their federal taxes for free online using their Free File Fillable Forms.
 
  • The nearest Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) is at 880 Front St. Ste. 1247, SD 92101 and will be open for the March and April dates.
  • Open during the week by appointment; Saturdays by walk-in.
 
  • MilTax e-filing software is free for service members, eligible family members and survivors.