Income Tax Preparation
It's that time of the year again, but there are many resources in the community that can help. Take a look at the resources we've compiled!
You can also stop by the library during our open hours to pick up IRS tax forms in English and Spanish, and search our catalog for books to help you file your taxes.
Questions? Please call our library staff at (831) 758-7302 or (831) 758-7345.
VITA FREE Tax Preparation Services
IRS-trained volunteers from the United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be helping individuals prepare their taxes with in-person, virtual, and drop-off appointments.
Cesar Chavez Library
615 Williams Road, Salinas CA 93905
Days and Times
Saturdays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
February 10, 17, 24
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13
Walk In; same day tax prep.
Individuals must have earned less than $60,000 in 2023 to be eligible.
In order to have all the necessary documents in hand, please make sure to review the Tax Prep Checklist.
Necessary information and documents to have in hand:
- Social security card or ITIN card for taxpayer, spouse, and dependents
- W-2s or 1099s from all employers and other tax forms
- Current photo ID
- Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit
- Health coverage information
- Last year’s federal and CA state returns (if available)
- Letters from the IRS
The goal of the program is to make sure you get your FULL refund, claim all your eligible credits, and learn to use taxes to grow your assets.
For more information, go to the United Way Tax Prep Site.
Alliance on Aging
The Alliance on Aging Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program provides IRS-Certified staff and volunteers to help adults 60 years and older, as well as the blind and disabled, complete their taxes. The program operates between February 1 and April 15th. Services are provided free to those with low to moderate income, and are provided in English and Spanish.
They are now open for tax appointments. Click here to make an appointment.
For questions, call (831) 655-1334 or visit their Tax Counseling for the Elderly program website to get all of your questions answered.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service
Our libraries have a limited selection of Federal IRS forms including the 1040, and 1040-SR.
For tax questions and telephone assistance from the IRS, please reference the following numbers:
For recorded tax & refund information: 1-800-829-4477
TDD 1-800-829-4059
For Forms and Publications: 1-800-829-3676
For Tax information & notice inquiries: 1-800-829-1040
For the Problem Resolution Program: 1-800-829-1040
For CD-ROM orders: 1-877-233-6767
For Taxpayer Education: 1-800-829-1040
The best time to call the IRS is at 8:00 a.m. in the morning, or in the afternoon between the hours of 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
IRS TaxFax: (703) 368-9694
Web site: www.irs.gov
Forms and publications: www.irs.gov/forms-instructions
California State Franchise Taxes
Use CalFile to e-file your state tax return directly to the Franchise Tax Board. Get real-time confirmation and the fastest refund possible.
Learn more about CalFile.