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.)