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.

2024 TAX SEASON INFO (2025 TAX INFO TO BE POSTED IN DECEMBER 2024)

Did you earn less than $64,000 (single or combined) last year OR are a senior age 65+, veteran or person with a disability?

Let us prepare your taxes for you at our Tempe VITA tax site.  

Two options are available, both require appointments – no walk-ins accepted:

In-Person (Same Day) Taxes – Client brings tax documents to tax site, completes intake and consent forms, taxes are prepared on-site with client present to review, sign and e-file the tax return.  

Drop-Off Taxes – Client brings tax documents to tax site, completes the intake and consent forms which are reviewed by a tax volunteer.  The tax return is completed when tax site is closed, without the client being present, but will return at a later date to review and sign their return. 

All appointments are scheduled online and become available through our website on Monday, January 13 after 8:00 a.m.  Appointments will be available for our free tax services being offered starting January through April 12, 2025.   

Note:  International/non-resident students who need to file a tax return, click here.  Please do not schedule an in-person or virtual tax appointment. 

• List of what to bring to your appointment >
• Download, complete, print and bring these two documents with you:  INTAKE FORM and CONSENT FORM
  (If unable to print, please ensure you arrive 15 minutes early.)

For additional details read the frequently asked questions and print one of the tax flyers below to be prepared on what to bring and how to access services.  

2024 Tax Flyer – English >            2024 Tax Flyer – Spanish >

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