Get the most our of your taxes!
resources for tax preparation
If you earned less than $70,000, you may be eligible for free tax preparation.
Our partners have teamed up to make tax preparation services accessible and affordable!
FREE TAX PREPARATION AT SELECT YMCA LOCATIONS
(by appointment only)
From February to April 2025, the following YMCA branches will be hosting Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs to assist you with no-cost tax preparation! For more information about VITA or to find another location that is closest to you, visit: www.myfreetaxes.org
To find out if you qualify and to schedule an appointment, please call 2-1-1.
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA - (Otay Mesa West - Chula Vista)
Tuesdays 3:30pm-7:00pm
last appointment to end by 6:30pm
Get free tax preparation support at Border View Family YMCA, located at 3601 Arey Dr, San Diego, CA 92154.
Support is available on the following days:
- February | 3, 10, 17, 24
- March | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- April | 7, 14, 21, 28
Bus Routes
- Route 929 – Downtown/Iris Transit Center – Picador & Caminito Quixote stop
- Route 933/934 – Iris TC / Imperial Beach loop – Del Sol & Picador stop
- Use the MTS Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA - (City Heights - Kensington)
Mondays from 12:30pm-5:30pm
last appointment to end by 5:00pm
Get free tax preparation support at Copley-Price Family YMCA, located at 4300 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105.
Support is available on the following days:
- February | 2, 9, 16, 23
- March | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- April | 6, 13, 20, 27
Bus Routes
- Route 1 – Fashion Valley/La Mesa – El Cajon Blvd & 43rd stop
- Route 215 – Mid-City Rapid Downtown/SDSU – El Cajon Blvd & 43rd stop
- Route 13 – Kaiser/24th St. Transit Center – El Cajon Blvd & 43rd stop
- Use the MTS Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA - (Mountain View - National City)
Thursdays 11:30pm-4:00pm
last appointment to end by 3:30pm
Get free tax preparation support at Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, located at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102
Support is available on the following days:
- February | 5, 12, 19, 26
- March | 5, 12, 19, 26
- April | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Bus Routes
- Route 3 – Imperial Avenue – stops near Imperial Ave & 45th St
- Route 4 – Ocean View Blvd – stops near Imperial Ave & 45th St
- Route 955 – Rapid Express – stops near 47th St & Imperial Ave
- Use the MTS Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
Border View Family YMCA
(Otay Mesa West – Chula Vista)
(619) 428-9622
Tuesdays 3:30pm-7:00pm
last appointment to end by 6:30pm
- February | 3, 10, 17, 24
- March | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- April | 7, 14, 21, 28
Copley-Price Family YMCA
(City Heights – Kensington)
(619) 280-9622
Mondays | 12:30pm-5:30pm
last appointment to end by 5:00pm
- February | 2, 9, 16, 23
- March | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- April | 6, 13, 20, 27
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
(Mountain View – National City)
(619) 264-0144
Thursdays 11:30pm-4:00pm
last appointment to end by 3:30pm
- February | 5, 12, 19, 26
- March | 5, 12, 19, 26
- April | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thank you to our partners!
DREAMS FOR CHANGE
Dreams for Change offers cost-effective programs that empower and stabilize the lives of underserved families and individuals. For those who do not have a Social Security Number, Dreams for Change can help you get set up with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to be able to file your taxes. Learn more
211 SAN DIEGO
As a local nonprofit organization, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Call them today to schedule an appointment or visit their website for more information about tax services, required documents, and income eligibility. Learn more
UNITED WAY
Our partners at United Way are here to help you move up financially. Check out this website for different options to file your taxes: on your own, with virtual help, or schedule in-person help.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS A TAX CREDIT?
What is a tax credit?
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar amount taxpayers claim on their tax return to either reduce the income tax owed or increase the amount of income tax returned. You may qualify for the following state and federal tax credits:
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- California EITC (CalEITC)
- Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Individuals/families earning:
- $1-$67,000 per year can get free tax assistance and may qualify to claim federal tax credits
- $1-$31,950 may qualify for additional state tax credits
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)?
BENEFITS OF VITA
VITA sites are a way for you to get in-person help from a trained individual at no cost. These trusted tax preparers will see if you qualify for other available tax credits to maximize your refund or reduce the amount you owe.
WHAT DO I NEED DURING MY APPOINTMENT?
WHAT YOU NEED:
Please bring the following with you to your appointment:
- Photo ID
- Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). ITINs can be obtained through Dreams for Change if needed.
- Income documents including W2s or 1099s
- Bank account information for direct deposit
- School tuition or student loans interest statements if applicable
- Date of health coverage for yourself and any dependents
