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Free Tax Help Bay Area

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Haven't filed your 2024 tax return yet or need help with a 2022 or 2023 return?

It's not too late!

Get help with your taxes beyond the April 15th tax deadline. The options below for free self-filing, working with a remote team online, and making an appointment at an in-person site are still available!

Free Filing Options

Icon of a mobile phoneSelf-Prep Online(most popular option)Using IRS Direct File or through UWBA’s TaxSlayer link
Icon of a computerFile with Virtual HelpFile on my own with help with my questions over Zoom. Support provided for use of UWBA’s TaxSlayer.
Icon of a phoneRemote Tax AssistanceAn online tax team prepares the return for you. Go to GetYourRefund.org/BayArea to get started with online intake.
Icon of peopleIn-Person Tax PrepHave an in-person team assist you. View map and check days/hours of operation
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MAP OF IN-PERSON TAX SITES

Use the map below to find a local tax site. You can also filter by special requirements.

 

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SPECIALTY TAX ASSISTANCE

ITINs:

Free Tax Help Bay Area is committed to serving clients with ITINs and offers CAA services at many locations.

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WHAT TO BRING

Access our checklist and get ready for your tax appointment.

View Key Items To Bring (PDF)

Foreign Student Tax Help

We provide services to foreign students, both full-service and DIY tax preparation. Find tax help information here.

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Get ITIN Assistance

Need help with an ITIN? Find free, IRS-certified ITIN assistance through our VITA program.


Get ITIN Help Through Free Tax Assistance

Maximize Your Tax Refund with Credits

Many taxpayers miss out on valuable credits that can boost their refunds. Learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, CalEITC, CA Young Child Tax Credit, and more to ensure you claim what you’re eligible for.


Explore Tax Credits and See What You Qualify For

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What is Free Tax Help?

Free Tax Help Bay Area is a coalition of organizations that provide free, secure, and high-quality tax preparation in partnership with the IRS. Our trained and IRS-certified volunteers help low-to-moderate-income households maximize their refunds by claiming tax credits they are eligible for, including the Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

 

In 2024, our Free Tax Help program assisted with over 35,000 tax returns, returning $53.3 million in federal and state refunds to families across the Bay Area.

Contact Us

Please Email or Call 211 for a list of free tax sites.