A Tax Tip: Free Income Tax Assistance

March 2020

Did you know that you might be eligible to receive free tax preparation assistance? IRS-certified sites offer free and reliable services that can ease the stress of tax filing and help you get the most out of your tax return. If you live in California you can get free tax help from these programs:

  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), if you:
    • Make $56,000 or less
    • Have disabilities, or
    • Speak limited English
    • Are active duty or retired military personnel, or a dependent
  • Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE): Free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age or older.


Tax forms

Need help filing your returns?

Tax help is offered from February 1 through April 15. Find a free tax help location:

IRS VITA/TCE site locator

AARP VITA/TCE site locator

Call 1-800-906-9887

For more information regarding these programs, please visit the IRS website at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers