Welcome to CSULB VITA!

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION IF YOUR INCOME IS UNDER $67,000, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!

Our CSULB VITA site is available to qualifying taxpayers with an income level of $67,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing for federal and state tax returns. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. Don’t put off your taxes! CSULB VITA has refunded over 1 million in taxpayer dollars last tax season.

Hours of Operation

January 27th, 2025 - April 9th, 2025

Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: In-person in Computer Lab, Room 243 of College of Business

In service from January 27th - April 9th, 2025

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an I.R.S. program that provides free income tax preparation to low-income, students, elderly, non-resident, disabled, and limited English proficient individuals.

VITA will be closed for Spring Break from March 31st to April 6th

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Required Documentation

  • Government-issued photo ID for you & your spouse (e.g., Driver's License or passport)

  • Original Government Issued original Social Security Card (or documents of Individual Taxpayer Identification Number - ITIN) (No Photocopies or Pictures)

  • All W-2's and 1099's (if any)

  • Other income and expense information

  • Total tuition fees and expenses paid (form 1098-T)

  • Total expenses paid for child/daycare

  • Daycare or dependent care provider's address, phone, and identifying number (SSN or EIN)

  • Bank account and routing number (voided check) for direct deposit of refund

  • Last year's tax return is helpful, but not required

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

Questions?

Contact Anne Guzman, VITA Coordinator, at vita.csulb@gmail.com or at (562)354-0805.

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