Tax Preparation Assistance - Diablo Valley College - VITA

Description

Provides free tax preparation to all taxpayers, regardless of age or income and checks for EITC qualifications. Earned Income (includes all taxable income and wages from working) and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: $59,899 ($66,819 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children $55,768 ($62,688 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children $49,084($56,004 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child $18,591 ($25,511 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children Tax Year 2024 Maximum Credit: $7,830 with three or more qualifying children $6,960 with two qualifying children $4,213 with one qualifying child $632 with no qualifying children

Hours

2/7 - 4/11; walk-in only, Saturday, 9am - 2pm

Required Documents

Social Security card or ITIN for each family member, photo ID, W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2025, all 1099 forms and other income or tax forms, child care provider information such as name, address and tax ID number, a check with your account numbers to direct deposit your refund (If you use direct deposit, you can get your refund FAST), copy of last year’s tax return and your household's health coverage information.

Eligibility

See description

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Walk-ins only; arrive 45 minutes prior to closing. Free parking in Lot #7 Humanities.

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (Central)

Geography Served

Description

Provides free tax preparation to all taxpayers, regardless of age or income and checks for EITC qualifications. Individuals who believe they have no filing requirement may be eligible for a credit amount. This site can also help with prior returns. Tax return types: Schedule C (self-employment) and Schedule A (itemized deductions), and Cancellation of Credit Card Debt.

Hours

2/7 - 4/11; walk-in only, Saturday, 9am - 2pm

Required Documents

Social Security card or ITIN for each family member, photo ID, W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2025, all 1099 forms and other income or tax forms, child care provider information such as name, address and tax ID number, a check with your account numbers to direct deposit your refund (If you use direct deposit, you can get your refund FAST), copy of last year’s tax return and your household's health coverage information.

Eligibility

See description

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Walk-ins only; arrive 45 minutes prior to closing. Free parking in Lot #7 Humanities.

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (Central)

Geography Served