As Tax Day approaches, organizations across the Eastside are helping residents file their taxes for free.
Many of the available resources are provided through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which offers free tax help to people who need assistance preparing their own returns, including people with disabilities, limited English speakers and individuals who generally earn $69,000 or less, according to the program’s website. The IRS also offers assistance for people 60 years of age and older through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program. Before your visit, check the list of what to bring to your appointment.
Other services are available with income requirements.
In California, the deadline to file state and federal income tax returns is Wednesday, April 15.
Here’s a list of places offering assistance:
Inclusive Action for the City
Trained volunteers from the CSUN VITA Clinic are available weekly through April 15.
When: In-person support is available Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Inclusive Action is located at 2900 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033
How to book: Appointments can be made online.
East LA Community Corporation
The East LA Community Corporation is offering free tax preparation services from March 15 through March 25.
When: A full list of available dates and times can be found here.
Where: The East LA Community Corporation is located at 2917 E. 1st Street, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
How to book: Appointments can be booked online.
Cal State LA
Cal State LA is offering one-hour tax preparation appointments every Saturday through April 4.
When: Saturdays at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Where: Cal State LA’s campus is located at 5151 State University Drive. The appointments are being held in Salazar Hall, Room 358.
How to book: Appointments can be booked online.
Cypress Park Branch Library
The Cypress Park Branch Library is offering one-hour tax preparation appointments every Saturday through April 4.
When: Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Cypress Park Branch Library is located at 1150 Cypress Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90065
How to book: Appointments can be booked online.
El Sereno Branch Library
The El Sereno Branch Library is offering one-hour tax preparation appointments every Saturday through April 4.
When: Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Where: The El Sereno Branch Library is located at 5226 Huntington Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA 90032
How to book: Appointments can be booked online.
Lincoln Heights Branch Library
The Lincoln Heights Branch Library is offering one-hour tax preparation appointments every Saturday through April 4.
When: Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Lincoln Heights Branch Library is located at 2530 Workman St., Los Angeles, CA 90031
How to book: Appointments can be booked online.
Weingart East LA YMCA
The Weingart East LA YMCA is offering free tax assistance every Friday and Saturday until March 28. Unlike the services offered by VITA, the household income requirement is $67,000 or less.
When: In-person support is available Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon
Where: The Weingart East LA YMCA is located at 2900 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023.
How to book: Appointments can be scheduled by calling (323) 260-7005.