Last Minute Tax Preparation Resources

Are you one of the millions of Americans who is doing your taxes this weekend?

This year, due to the District of Columbia holiday Emancipation Day, taxes are due by April 18, instead of the customary April 15 deadline.

If you file for an extension, you will have until Oct. 17 to file your federal return and Oct. 15 for state returns. Keep in mind, however, that any taxes owed are still due by April 18.

We’ve compiled some information and resources to help you get it done and posted on time.

Helpful resources:

• Handy checklist of what you will need to gather to prepare your taxes is located here.
• Federal tax information online.
• State of California tax information online.
• For live IRS assistance call (800) 829-1040 (Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.)
• For state of California tax live assistance call (800) 852-5711 (Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.). For automated forms and assistance, call (800) 338-0505.
• The closest state tax office is located at 1515 Clay St., Suite 305, in Oakland. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Paper copies of tax forms are available at the public library and at post offices, or download them online.
• Visit here for comprehensive information about federal taxes, and here for state information, including frequently asked questions.
• If you need addresses for where to send your individual federal taxpayer returns, click here; for state addresses, click here.
• Filing for an extension? Click here for federal returns, and here for state returns.

Filing online:

• For information about filing state returns online, click here, including both free and fee based options. To find an authorized e-file provider near you, click here. There is also additional information about online services available, click here.
• For information about filing your federal returns online, click here, or visit the Electronic IRS here.
• For tips on how to avoid identity theft, click here.

Local post office hours:

• For a list of local post office locations and hours, click here.
• For a complete list of post offices open late on April 18, visit the USPS website here, and download the list.
• For tax mailing information, click here.