Free Tax Preparation

2 Ways to Get Tax Help

Save $$$ and Receive Eligible Tax Credits

Have your federal tax return prepared, e-filed and direct deposited for FREE.  Save hundreds of dollars in paying for a tax preparation service.  Our trained and certified volunteers will prepare your taxes and ensure you get the largest refund for which you may qualify, 
   
Each tax season, Arizona families miss out on millions of dollars in tax refunds because they are unaware of programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal income tax credit eligible to low-income working individuals and families. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is designed to change this by providing families with the knowledge and guidance to lessen their financial burden. TCC’s Tempe  Financial Stability Initiative works in collaboration with Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, the Internal Revenue Service and Gracie’s Village to operate a VITA program in our area.

Let us prepare your taxes for you at our Tempe VITA tax site or utilize one of the free online platforms below to prepare your own tax returns.  

IN-PERSON TAX SERVICES
Two options are available for in-person service – both require appointments – no walk-ins accepted:

Same Day Taxes – Taxes prepared while you wait.  Requires client to bring tax documents to tax site, completes intake and consent forms, then taxes are prepared on-site with client present to review, sign and e-file the tax return.  

Drop-Off Taxes – After brief screening process, documents are left at site for client to return at a later date tor review and sign.  Requires clients to visit tax site with their tax documents, completes the intake and consent forms which are reviewed by a tax site screener to ensure all information is obtained.  The tax return is completed without the client being present, but will return on a different day to review and sign their return for e-file. 

All appointments are scheduled online. 

FREE DO-IT-YOURSELF OPTIONS
Income-eligible taxpayers can complete their own tax returns for FREE using one of these online options: 

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Did you earn less than $67,000 (single or combined) last year?

File your own taxes using the free online tax program MyFreeTaxes.com. No need to buy a tax software program. This easy step-by-step program is a no-cost option to do-it-yourself, any time day or night. Please note: If your combined income is over $67,000 you can still use this site to file your taxes; however, the option to pay a reduced service fee will be indicated before filing.

My Free Taxes

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IRS Free File Partners

In-Person Tax Service

By appointment only – no walk-in services

Client makes appointment and comes to Tempe VITA tax site with ID and Social Security info.  Intake forms and tax returns are prepared on-site for client to sign.  Tax returns will be submitted electronically by tax preparer.  

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