IRS offices in California
The IRS operates Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) for in-person tax services. California has 27 TACs.
TACs handle:
- ITIN applications (Form W-7) — many TACs are designated as Certifying Acceptance Agents
- Identity verification for tax returns
- Account problems and balance-due payments
- Tax law questions (limited; most are routed to phone or IRS.gov)
- Tax form pickup (walk-in for forms only)
- Prior-year returns assistance
⚠️ All TAC visits require an appointment. Call the local office below OR the IRS appointment line at 844-545-5640.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in California
27 IRS TACs listed for California. TACs handle in-person tax services including ITIN applications (Form W-7), identity verification, account problems, and tax-return assistance for prior years.
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 212 Coffee Rd., Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309 | (661) 328-4399 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Camarillo | 751 E. Daily Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010 | (805) 445-4771 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Carpinteria | 1145 Eugenia Place, Suite 201, Carpinteria, CA 93013 | (805) 564-7555 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Chico | 1395 Ridgewood Dr., Chico, CA 95973 | (530) 343-2324 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| El Centro | 2345 S. Second St., El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 592-2085 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| El Monte | 9350 East Flair Dr., El Monte, CA 91731 | (626) 927-1201 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Fresno | 2525 Capitol St., Fresno, CA 93721 | (559) 443-7741 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Lake Forest | 25520 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | (949) 638-7000 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Long Beach | 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802 | (562) 491-7751 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Los Angeles | 300 N. Los Angeles St. Room 1259, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 576-3009 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Modesto | 1700 Standiford Avenue Suite 150, Modesto, CA 95350 | (209) 900-6760 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Oakland | 1301 Clay St., Suite 160S, Oakland, CA 94612 | (510) 907-5000 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Palm Springs | 556 S. Paseo Dorotea, Palm Springs, CA 92264 | (760) 866-6125 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Redding | 850 Industrial St., Redding, CA 96002 | (530) 722-1273 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Sacramento | 4330 Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821 | (916) 974-5225 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Salinas | 928 East Blanco Rd., Suite 265A, Salinas, CA 93901 | (831) 753-6895 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| San Bernardino | 290 N. D St., San Bernardino, CA 92401 | (909) 388-8108 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| San Diego | 880 Front St., Suite 1247, San Diego, CA 92101 | (619) 321-5950 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| San Francisco | 450 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102 | (415) 553-8990 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| San Jose | 55 S. Market St., Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95113 | 669-229-1506 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069 | (760) 736-7355 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Santa Ana | 801 Civic Center Drive W., Santa Ana, CA 92701 | (657) 247-3438 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Santa Maria | 2384 Professional Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455 | (805) 352-0355 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Santa Rosa | 777 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 | (707) 535-3859 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Stockton | 4643 Quail Lakes Dr., Suite 202, Stockton, CA 95207 | (209) 476-7501 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Van Nuys | 6230 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401 | (818) 779-3625 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Visalia | 5300 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia, CA 93277 | (559) 635-6001 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
How to schedule an IRS TAC appointment in California
- Choose the office most convenient for you above
- Call the office number OR the central appointment line: 844-545-5640
- Explain the reason for your visit (W-7 ITIN, identity verification, etc.)
- Schedule 2-4 weeks in advance during peak tax season (Jan-Apr)
- Confirm what original documents you must bring
Related procedural information
- ITIN — individual taxpayer ID without SSN — the federal procedure your TAC will help with
- Free tax prep (VITA + TCE) in California — separate volunteer sites for low-income filers
- State income tax obligations in California — state filings happen separately from IRS
- USCIS forms library — federal immigration forms
- Find an immigration attorney — for cross-border tax + visa interactions
Last verified: 2026-09-01. Source: IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center directory. General procedural information — not legal or tax advice. Always verify office hours and services before traveling.
Recent IRS appointment and ITIN context (2025-2026)
Key lines stay here: TACs are appointment-only at 844-545-5640; the ITIN application itself has no IRS fee; free VITA tax preparation is at 1-800-906-9887. The national context for IRS appointments, ITIN processing times, VITA free tax preparation and the Child Tax Credit rules is maintained once, on the IRS offices by state hub, so it stays current for every state.