Tax Forms & Information

Tax Forms


Pre-printed tax forms are expected to arrive in late February. Please call the library ahead of time at 768-3400 for the Main Library or 768-3420 for the Freedom Branch to make sure that they have arrived and copies are available. 

Federal: 

1040 Form & Booklet
Note: 1040A and 1040EZ are no longer being used, learn more about it here: Which Tax Form to File Now that 1040A & 1040EZ are no longer used?

California:

540
540EZ
540NR (Non-Resident)

These and other tax forms are available to be printed from:

California Franchise Tax Board
Internal Revenue Service
Other State Tax Forms


Tax Withholding Estimator from the IRS


Wondering what your tax withholding should be? The IRS now has an online Tax Withholding Estimator you can use. 

Tax Help

Project Scout will providing assistance for seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents of Santa Cruz County by appointment only. To request help, please Call: 831-724-2606 OR  Email: projectscoutoffice (AT) gmail.com. In either case, please leave a detailed message with your full name, your age, city or area of Santa Cruz County you are in, and your income for 2022. They will respond as soon as they can to your inquiry.

For more information about Project Scout or to volunteer, please call 831-724-2606. Project scout provides free tax assistance to seniors, individuals with disability, and low income residents of Santa Cruz County. 

► If you made less that $30,000 last year, My Free Taxes will help you file online yourself, or direct you to local assistance if you need help. 

Other Tax Information

 If you need to order tax forms you can do so by calling:

1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) for Federal forms and publications

1-800-852-5711 for California forms and publications

Federal:
  • 1040 Form
  • 1040 Booklet
  • 1040A form
  • 1040A booklet
  • 1040EZ Form
  • 1040EZ booklet

California tax booklets:  The California tax booklets have the forms inside.
  • 540
  • 540EZ
  • 540 NR(Non Resident)
Federal:
  • 1040 Form
  • 1040 Booklet
  • 1040A form
  • 1040A booklet
  • 1040EZ Form
  • 1040EZ booklet

California tax booklets:  The California tax booklets have the forms inside.
  • 540
  • 540EZ
  • 540 NR(Non Resident)