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.

Tax Events at Mountain View Public Library

IRS-certified volunteers will provide this free tax preparation service every Tuesday and Saturday starting Saturday, February 1, 2025 through Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the First Floor Program Room. This service is available to households with a 2024 income of $66,000 or less.

For more information on upcoming dates, financial requirements and required documents, visit the Library calendar.

Tax Preparation Forms

• Federal Tax Forms
• 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

• Federal Returns
• State (California) Returns

Additional Assistance

Federal Assistance

Live telephone assistance: 1-800-829-1040

Closest IRS Office
San Jose
55 S. Market Street, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95113
408-283-1569

State Assistance

• Live telephone assistance: 1-800-852-5711
• Automated telephone assistance: 1-800-338-0505

Closest California State Franchise Tax Board Office
1515 Clay St., Suite 305
Oakland, CA 94612-1445
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.