Free Income Tax Preparation and Filing

Free income tax preparation and filing by UCLA through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Walk-ins are available, but appointments are strongly preferred. There is no guarantee all walk-ins will be fulfilled.

Tax forms we prepare include:

• Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return)
• CA Form 540 (California Resident Income Tax Return)
• Form 1040NR (U.S. Nonresident Income Tax Return)

We do not itemize deductions. Both spouses must be present for married-filing-jointly returns. We do not file Undocumented Returns or DACA. We also cannot file your return if boxes 4 and 6 on your 1098-T have a number on it.

What to bring on the day of your visit:

• A valid Driver's License, ID, or Passport (physical copy required)
• Social Security Numbers or ITINs for the Taxpayer, spouse, and dependents
• Tax Documents (Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, and all other tax documents)
• Copy of prior year tax return for reference
• Blank "voided" check for direct deposit of refund

If this applies to you, also bring:

• All Forms 1095, Health Form Statements
• California Renters' Credit - Landlord's name, address, and phone number
• Day Care Provider's Information, including total amount paid for day, are per child, day care provider's name, address, phone number, and tax ID number
• Total Education Expenses (books, laptops, etc.)