About Us
Welcome to the Tzu Chi Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program/VITA-2010 event for use in preparing Tax Year 2010 Returns. The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by Tzu Chi Foundation receive training to help prepare basic tax returns.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.
Trained community volunteers may help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, we offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into one's bank account.
What to bring (PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL FORMS ARE WITH YOU WHILE SHOWING UP AT APPOINTMENT TIME)
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Photo ID
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Social Security Card or ITIN
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W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, and other tax forms you received
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Year 2009's tax return
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Void check for direct deposit
Make an appointment
Please feel free to make an appointment by
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Internet: by selecting desired time, date, and location below. Please make only one appointment per family.
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phone: San Jose site: (1-408-457-6963); Oakland site: (1-510-740-5857)
Please contact VITA administrator if you want to cancel or reschedule an appointment.