WHAT IS VITA?

Each year, CSET helps thousands of residents prepare and file their income tax returns for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is available to low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Federal and state tax returns are filed by certified volunteer tax preparers who generously donate their time to this impactful community program. The VITA program is made possible by a strong partnership between the IRS and CSET. 

FILE FROM HOME

Click on the myfreetaxes.org button below to file your return online. It's easy, safe, secure and 100% Free!

IT'S YOUR MONEY, GET IT

In 2015, Governor Jerry Brown and the state legislature created the first-ever California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). California joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting a state EITC to supplement the federal EITC.

In 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom expanded CalEITC and added the new Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) to further assist families facing poverty. Taxpayers who file their tax returns with an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) including undocumented immigrants, are eligible for the CalEITC and the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) when filing their taxes.

• Kings County residents can contact KCAO’s VITA at (559) 904-8854 to file their taxes for free.

• Kern County residents can contact CAPK’s VITA by dialing 2-1-1 to file their taxes for free.