VITA
What is it?
Backed by United Way of Greater Los Angeles, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program connects IRS-certified professionals with communities across L.A. County to offer free basic income tax preparation. This service is part of our Free Tax Prep Los Angeles initiative, helping individuals and families maximize their refunds and keep more of what they earn.
What's the impact?
Filing your taxes could unlock cashback tax credits, including up to $10,000 through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, CalEITC, Young Child Tax Credit, and federal stimulus payments. ITIN filers are also eligible for state tax credits and stimulus payments.
Hear from people who have filed their tax returns through VITA:
- “[These are] very tough, hard times that everyone is going through. And even if it’s small…we can use the help…So it is very important when people or volunteers come here to help us.” – Rosario A.
- “That money that I was going to use to pay the taxes—and what I didn’t get charged today—I am going to use for gas and to buy a few extra things.” – Mario G.
- “The most important thing is that they are free so I come to save some money…It is money that belongs to us, because we worked for it.” – Yajaira V.
How can I get help?
If you or your family make $67,000 or less, you are eligible to file your taxes through VITA. Visit the Free Tax Prep LA website to file online or find a VITA site in your area to receive free help with your taxes.
