Free Income Tax Preparation and Filing

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Date(s):

Sunday, March 01, 2026

Time:

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Series:

Language:

English

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Description:

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.)

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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