Tax Preparation for Low Income
Tax ez Program
Free Tax Help Is A Coalition Of Organizations That Provide Free Tax Help Throughout The Bay Area Led By United Way Bay Area In Partnership With The IRS. Our Services Are Free, Secure, And High-Quality. Tax Returns Are Prepared By Trained And IRS-Certified Volunteers.
We ensure taxpayers maximize their refunds by claiming cash-back tax credits like Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Credit, Dependent Credit, Education Credits, Child Care Credit, etc. California residents who made less than $31,950 in 2024 may be eligible for up to $8,000 in state and federal tax credits, depending on income and family size.
Returning Dollars Into Our Community
The IRS created the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program to provide free tax preparation for low-income and at-risk taxpayers with the help of community partners and volunteers. We want to help people keep more of what they earn.
If your household earned less than $67,000 in 2024, you qualify to file your taxes at no cost through our free tax prep program.
Tax Returns Are Prepared By Trained And IRS-Certified Volunteers. If your household earned less than $67,000 in 2024, you qualify to e-file your Federal and CA taxes at no cost through our free tax prep program.
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Eligibility
The low-to-moderate income threshold for Filling Season 2025, Tax Year 2024, is $67,000.
Services:
In-Person & Drop-Off Tax Preparation – Get free help with your tax returns.
Previous Year Filings (2019-2023) – Assistance with filing past tax returns.
ITIN Application & Renewal – Support for applying or renewing your ITIN.
Interpreter Services Available – Language assistance provided.
FREE IRS DIRECT FILING: Click here
Locations:
San Jose – Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134 (2nd Floor)
Gilroy – Catholic Charities Gilroy VITA (Closed for off-season)
Address: 9300 Wren Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 (Room 8)
Post-season assistance available by appointment: Book here
Every Tuesday (June 3 – September 16, 2025) – 11 AM - 2 PM (San Jose location only)
Documents to Bring:
Checklist for Free Tax Return Preparation (IRS.gov)
Contact us for an appointment:
Email: Taxez@ccscc.org
Text: (408) 941-5573
Locations
San Jose
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara
Main Office
2625 Zanker Road, Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95134
Gilroy
Catholic Charities Gilroy Vita
9300 Wren Ave,
Gilroy, CA 95020 (Room 8)