Program: FREE TAX PREPARATION

Agency: VENTURA COUNTY FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PARTNERSHIP

Description

Provides free tax filing service to low to moderate income households with household income of $67,000. Tax services will be provided in the following formats:

In Person- Make an appointment by visiting www.MyFreeTaxes.org , calling 211 or texting the word TAXES to 211-211
Drop Off- Drop off required documents in an envelope marked VITA at one of the provided secure mailbox locations. (No longer accepting documents)
Virtually- File through www.GetYourRefund.org/vcunitedway
Self-File- There are no income limits to file for free online on your own. Visit www.MyFreeTaxes.org and click the self-filing option

Can't find your booking information Text the keyword FINDMYBOOKING to 211-211 and the message will be resent.

Eligibility

To be eligible for VITA tax preparation, individuals must:

- Have household income of less than $69,000 in 2025

- Not have any rental income (from properties you own)

- Did not file for bankruptcy in the past year

- Not have any self employment expenses greater than $35,000 and cannot have incurred 1099 contract labor

- If married you must file JOINTLY

Application Process

Visit the website getyourrefund.org/vcunitedway to file the income tax virtually (will need access to smart phone or computer to upload documents) , self-schedule an appointment by visiting myfreetaxes.org or call 211 to schedule an in-person appointment or visit mailbox to drop off required documents

Documents

- Social security card or ITIN for each family member - W2 - Picture ID for taxpayer and spouse, if applicable - All 1099 forms for other income - Form 1095-A for Covered CA (if applicable), for any months receiving coverage - Canceled check or proof of bank account numbers for direct deposit (refund). - 2023 Tax return- pages 1 and 2, and Schedules 1, 2 and 3 if applicable -Childcare provider information: name, address, and Tax ID number (if available) -IP PIN # generated for 2025, if applicable -1098-T and cost of textbook and supplies for education, if applicable

Fees

No fee

Service Areas

Ventura County

Phone

https://vcunitedway.org/voluntee	VITA Information
(805) 485-6288

Hours

Website available 24/7

East County Community Service Center: Secure drop-off mailbox available 24/7, starting 2/1/2025 through 4/30/2025
Ventura Community Service Center: Secure drop-off mailbox available 24/7, starting 2/1/2025 through 4/30/2025

*Days and times that tax sites are open can be found when making an appointment*

Website

http://vcunitedway.org

Address

VENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

4651 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003

Disabilities Access

Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids