VITA prepares taxes for free in the Antelope Valley find out where .

Palmdale, California—The VITA Tax Program, an IRS-developed service, offers free certified tax assistance and electronic filing services to individuals, small businesses, and self-employed individuals. This program helps taxpayers prepare their tax forms for free.

“We are opening up the waiting list for appointments for the 2025 tax year.  Weekend appointments are available for those who need it, and we will be offering services in 3 locations this year to accommodate as many people as possible, we do not do corporate business taxes, but we will accommodate small business/entrepreneur/ self-employed families.” Erika Schwerdt from SBCC said.

Appointments start opening up on Feb 1, however people can call to be added to the waiting list, as each location will be able to give out what the next available appointment is for each site.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING:

LAKE LOS ANGELES/RURAL EAST ANTELOPE VALLEY

SBCC Center @ Wilsona Elementary School

16845 E Ave M 8, Lake Los Angeles, CA 93535

(661) 200-5535

You can also email Adrian Falcon to make an appointment at afalcon@sbaycenter.com

PALMDALE

L.A. Care & Blue Shield Community Resource Center

2072 E Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93550

(213) 438-5580

LANCASTER

Penny Lane Centers

43536, 43520 Division St, Lancaster, CA 93535

(661) 266-4783

For those who are asking for an appointment, they will need to bring the following (*Items in Bold are required for your tax preparation) :

What is required and what to take.

• Proof of Identification (photo ID)

• Proof of foreign status (if you are applying for an ITIN)

• Matricula or Passport and Birth Certificates, Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification notices/cards (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and/or dependents

• Birth dates for everyone on the return

• All W-2s and 1099s

• For Married Filing Jointly, both spouses must be present

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099s)

• Total paid to daycare provider and their Tax ID, Copy of last year’s federal and state returns

• Health Care Forms (1095-A, B, or C and Form 3495 (if appropriate)

• All retirement income (1099-R) and Social Security Benefits (SSA-1099)

• Student Loan Interest

• Education Expenses

• Unemployment Forms (1099-G)

• Voided Canceled Check (if you want direct deposit) Personal Expenses for:

• - Contributions

• - Home mortgage

• - Medical Expenses

• - Real Estate Taxes

• - Auto Registration

• - Gambling Losses

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