Tax Forms & Help
The IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board no longer mail income tax packages to individuals and businesses. Sources for forms and assistance include:
- Library branches (forms will be available starting Monday, January 23)
Forms not supplied to libraries can be downloaded and printed for 10 cents per page. Contact your local branch to inquire about prior-year forms. Library staff are unable to provide tax assistance or advice. - IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (forms and in-person assistance)
2525 Capitol St., Fresno 93721
(2 blocks south of the Central Library)
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Read more on services provided - Online (forms and answers to general questions)
Viewing and printing forms require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Individual e-file is permitted at the library, but you will need an existing e-mail account. Please consult the IRS checklist for e-filing for additional requirements.
Federal (IRS) State (CA Franchise Tax Board) Tax forms and instructions Tax forms and publications Publications and notices Prior year forms Prior year forms Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Homeowner & Renter Assistance Program Interactive Tax Assistant Free e-file: CalFile & ReadyReturn Free e-file (Free File)
- Telephone
Federal: 1-800-829-1040 (live assistance)
1-800-829-3676 (order forms)
Mon-Fri: 7am – 10pm PST
State: 1-800-338-0505 (forms and prerecorded answers)
Mon-Fri: 7am – 5pm PST (except state holidays) - Free volunteer tax preparation
Generally, people who make $50,000 or less may qualify for free tax return preparation by IRS-trained volunteers. Visit the United Way of Fresno County website for more details, including upcoming locations, dates, and times. - Library books
Books with tips and guidance on preparing and filing tax returns are available for checkout from Library branches. - Other states tax forms
