Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

The following returns will not be completed this year for the 2024 tax return.

  • No cash/check/digital assets or other property or services for any work performed not reported on Forms W-2 or 1099-DIV.

  • No income (or loss) from rental property or Sch K-1 and royalties.

Notice

For clients who have received a letter or have questions regarding their taxes, please contact Juan Martinez at (559) 772-4391 Ext. 7601.

Application Process

Schedule an appointment in the scheduling widget here:

Stay Up to Date

Text the word "taxes" to (559) 242-9967

With new information coming out constantly, stay informed about the latest VITA announcements:

  • If any new sites are available

  • If any sites change their schedules

  • Updates on how tax laws could affect you

  • and much more

If you have any specific questions about your taxes please call our main office.

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 FAQs

  • Check these links to see if you qualify for at the State and Federal level.

    California EITC - Click here

    Federal EITC - Click here

  • Click Here to visit the IRS website to access your tax records.

  • Click Here to visit the IRS website to access your tax records.

  • The Premium Tax Credit Change Estimator to help you estimate how your premium tax credit will change if your income or family size change during the year.

    Click here for the Premium Tax Credit Change Estimator

  • Click here for the IRS webpage regarding Coronavirus Tax Relief

  • Yes, you can reschedule your appointment through the emails sent to you regarding your original appointment. You can also call our main office to reschedule your appointment.

  • KCAO offers Tax Training for VITA volunteers usually around January. Visit the volunteer page to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

  • If you have a 1095A form from Covered California, please bring it to your tax appointment.

You can also visit these websites to prepare your taxes