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Income Tax Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

 Schedule your 2025 tax assistance appointment now!

Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) helps eligible low-income families file their taxes for free and ensure they receive all eligible tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), and the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC). 

 

Prepare my tax return

Appointments to drop off your taxes can be made by contacting Paolo Bilbao through email at pbilbao@capsbc.org  or by calling (909) 723-1566

 

 

Eligibility requirements

  • A combined household income below $67,000 per year

  • Retirees 60 years of age and older

  • Persons with disabilities

  • imited English-speaking taxpayers

What to expect at my tax appointment

BECOME A VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARER

 

VITA volunteers are IRS-certified to help families prepare their taxes and help ensure they receive all eligible tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC).

Step 1) Interested in volunteering? – Your first step is to take advantage of the Franchise Tax Board’s Free VITA training videos below.
 

 

Step 2) Get Certified! – Secondly, CAPSBC VITA Volunteers must pass all required tests and be certified at the Advanced Level. Volunteers can get certified through the IRS’s Link and Learn Certification.

 

Step 3) Schedule a Volunteer Shift – Once you receive the Advanced Level Certification, you may sign up to volunteer with CAPSBC’s VITA Program. Check out our volunteer booking page for available shifts and to schedule yourself!
 

 

Once you certify, contact Paolo Bilbao (pbilbao@capsbc.org / (909) 723-1566) to schedule your volunteer hours.

Earn Income Tax Credit (EITC)

 

The EITC is a tax benefit for low to moderate income working people, which provides credit that offset any taxes owed and can provide a refund even if no taxes are owed. Workers must file a tax return to take advantage. To see how much you may get back, click here. For more information on CalEITC, please visit www.myfreetaxes.com or www.caleitc4me.org.
 

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For more information contact us:

VITA (909) 723-1566 | pbilbao@capsbc.org

Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

696 S. Tippecanoe Ave San Bernardino, CA 92408-2607

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