Free Income Tax Preparation and Filing

Free income tax preparation and filing by El Centro de Ayuda through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Documents to bring:

• Current proof of identification - ID, Driver’s License, Consular ID
• Original Social Security Cards for you, your spouse, and dependents.
• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for you, spouse and dependents
• Date of birth for you, your spouse and your dependents

Any of the following you’ve received:

• W-2 form(s)
• Unemployment Compensation 1099-G
• SSA-1099 form if you receive Social Security
• All interest and dividend statements from banks (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, etc.)
• 1099-MISC showing any miscellaneous income
• All forms indicating federal income tax paid
• Bank account number if you’re interested in direct pay or direct refund. Bring routing number
• Recovery Rebate (stimulus) amounts received.
• Copies of last year’s Federal & State returns, if available.
• Form 1095-A, B or C, affordable health care statements

Please note: Clients must make $67,000 or below and live in the City of Los Angeles to qualify for this tax clinic. This is also a free service for low to moderate-income taxpayers filing basic federal & state tax returns. Taxpayers with complex tax issues should consult a professional tax advisor.