Free Tax Help Bay Area
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Free Filing Options
Self-Prep Online(most popular option)Using IRS Direct File or through UWBA’s TaxSlayer link
File with Virtual HelpFile on my own with help with my questions over Zoom. Support provided for use of UWBA’s TaxSlayer.
Remote Tax AssistanceAn online tax team prepares the return for you. Go to GetYourRefund.org/BayArea to get started with online intake.
In-Person Tax PrepHave an in-person team assist you. View map and check days/hours of operationMAP OF IN-PERSON TAX SITES
Use the map below to find a local tax site. You can also filter by special requirements.
Get ITIN Assistance
Need help with an ITIN? Find free, IRS-certified ITIN assistance through our VITA program.
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.
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.