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Free Tax Help Bay Area

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Still Need Help?

Tax sites re-open in January but you can still file your own federal and state tax return using MyFreeTaxes.com

What is Free Tax Help

 

Free Tax Help provides free tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income households in the Bay Area. We make sure taxpayers claim the tax credits they are eligible for, helping maximize their refund to make ends meet.

 

In 2022 our free Tax Help Program has helped provide 32,228 tax returns resulting in $53,289,926 in total federal and state refunds back to families in the community.

 

Become a Tax Volunteer!​

 

Help community members with their taxes at our free tax sites! No experience is necessary – training is provided (all volunteers must pass the volunteer certification tax exams).

 

Sign up to attend an info session to learn more!​

Free Filing Options

In-Person Tax Preparation and Drop-Off

A limited number of sites are still open after the tax deadline and over the summer by appointment! Please check the map below and spreadsheet for details.

FIND A SITE

ONLINE TAX PREP USING GETYOURREFUND.ORG/BAYAREA

We have partnered with Code for America to offer 100% online filing. Fill out a quick online interview, upload documents to our secure portal, and our IRS-Certified tax team will prepare your return remotely. Service through this option is still available until end of July. New clients are being accepted online after 5/17.

FILE ONLINE

DIY Taxes (Online)

File your own federal AND state tax returns using our specific software links. (Other software are not supported.) As you prepare your return using our links and guides, reach out if you have questions and we can connect over email or Zoom. (NOTE: This is the main and fastest option for Foreign Students.)

DIY

View All Tax Sites Open Past April 15th

View Open Tax Sites (pdf) View All Tax Sites in the Bay Area

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.

View ITIN information

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.

View Tax Help Information

REMINDER!

Don’t forget to claim your credits. This is the last year to claim any missing first and second stimulus checks (Recovery Rebate Credit). Check the flyers below to see if you qualify for this credit, the CA Earned Income Tax Credit, and other tax benefits!

Explainer flier for credits (PDF) Recovery rebate credit (PDF)

CONTACT US

Please EMAIL or CALL 211 for a list of free tax sites.

Free Tax Volunteer Resources Free Tax Help Partner Resources

WHAT IS FREE TAX HELP BAY AREA?

 

Free Tax Help Bay Area is a coalition of organizations that provide free tax help in partnership with the IRS. Our services are free, secure, and high-quality. Tax returns are prepared by trained and IRS-certified volunteers.

We ensure taxpayers maximize their refunds by claiming cash-back tax credits like the Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credit, and the Federal and California Child Tax Credit. California residents depending on income and family size may be eligible for various federal and state tax cash-back credits.
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