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CENTRAL: 2023 VITA Free Tax Help (In-Person)

These services are free to qualifying individuals and families whose income is less than $60,000.

Every Tuesday at the Central Park Library's Heritage Pavilion. Starting from May 9, 2023 until October 10, 2023 at 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

IRS TAX FORMS CA TAX FORMS

taxes 2023

File your taxes in-person during this rare tax extension! Utilize the information on this page to help you understand the qualifications for using the VITA service. Please review the resources and information below.

To find out more information regarding this tax extension, click on the links below:


Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Free Tax Help Bay Area is a coalition of organizations that provide free tax help throughout the Bay Area led by United Way Bay Area in partnership with the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). These services are free to qualifying individuals and families whose income is less than $60,000. IRS-certified volunteers are trained to prepare these forms.

In-Person Tax Assistance

The Central Park Library will host VITA Tax Help Services every Tuesday from May 9 to October 10, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the second floor in Heritage Pavilion. Appointments are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Email vitaatsantaclaralibrary@gmail.com for more information.


What to Bring for Your 
Appointment:

  • Proof of identification (photo ID)

  • Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents 

  • An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number

  • Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN

  • Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return

  • Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers

  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

  • Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received

  • A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available

  • Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check

  • To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

  • Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number

  • Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements

  • Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

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