VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to taxpayers who make $70,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. San Francisco Solano Church has been providing free VITA services to our Parish and surrounding community since 2013.

 

Hours

Solano’s VITA chapter is available for tax preparation on Wednesday evenings, from 6 PM - 9 PM, and on Saturday mornings from 9 AM - 12 PM by appointment only.

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To Qualify

you Must have an adjusted gross income of $70,000 or less, which includes the following

// Wages

// Pensions + Social Security

// Self-Employment income

// Capital gains, dividends and interest

Businesses that file a Schedule C are allowed WITH LESS THAN $50,000 of expenses and no net losses

Other Limitations

// No corporations or partnerships

// No part-year residents or out-of-state income

// No rental properties

// No married filing separate tax returns

 

What to Bring

Please bring copies of the following to your tax appointment

  1. Photo identification for you and your spouse (if applicable)

  2. Social Security card (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter for everyone who will be listed on the tax return

  3. Intake Worksheet and Virtual Taxpayer Consent Form (see below)

  4. All tax related documents: W-2s, 1099 s, 1098-T, 1098- E, etc. 

  5. Your health insurance Form 1095-A, if you had insurance through Covered California

  6. Your last year tax return

  7. Childcare provider's name, address, Tax ID number, and phone number (if applicable)

  8. If you have a business, provide an expense report spreadsheet or equivalent

  9. A voided check for fast, secure and easy direct deposit

  10. Upon completion of the tax return, if you are filing jointly with your spouse, both parties MUST be present to sign the tax return.

 

Downloads

Please download + fill out the intake form, and bring it to your appointment.

INTAKE FORM - ENGLISH
INTAKE FORM - SPANISH
VIRTUAL TAXPAYER CONSENT FORM
 

To Volunteer

We’re grateful for your willingness to serve our community! If you’re interested in volunteering, give us a call to learn how you can get involved.

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