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SUMMARY:CENTRAL: VITA Free Tax Services
DESCRIPTION:<header id="widget_722_13654_11762" clearfix="" on_page="" "=""><h1 style="text-align: center;">Volunteer Income Tax Assistance</h1></header><div id="widget_723_15705_11762" normal_content_area="" clearfix="" "=""><div><table align="center" width="100%" style="width: 764px; height: 161px;">    <tbody>        <tr>            <td><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions" target="_blank" tabindex="-1"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/" target="_blank" tabindex="-1"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://www.sclibrary.org/home/showpublisheddocument/88777" target="_blank" tabindex="-1" rel="noopener"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://www.irs.gov/e-file-do-your-taxes-for-free" target="_blank" tabindex="-1" rel="noopener"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://uwba.org/what-we-do/free-tax-help/#assistance" target="_blank" tabindex="-1" rel="noopener"></a></td>        </tr>    </tbody></table></div></div><div id="widget_3014_11781_11762" normal_content_area="" clearfix="" "=""><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)</h2><p><a href="https://uwba.org/freetaxhelp/#assistance" target="_blank" tabindex="-1">Free Tax Help Bay Area</a>&nbsp;is a coalition of organizations that provide free tax help throughout the Bay Area led by&nbsp;<a href="https://uwba.org/" target="_blank" tabindex="-1">United Way Bay Area</a>&nbsp;in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers" target="_blank" tabindex="-1">Volunteer Income Tax Assistance</a>&nbsp;(VITA).</p><p>The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites&nbsp;offer&nbsp;free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:</p><ul>    <li>People who generally make $67,000 or less</li>    <li>Persons with disabilities; and</li>    <li>Limited English-speaking taxpayers</li></ul><p>IRS-certified volunteers are trained to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3676a.pdf" target="_blank">prepare these forms</a>.</p><div>In addition,&nbsp;<strong>they will not</strong>&nbsp;prepare:</div><div><div><ul>    <li>Schedule E with rental Income&nbsp;and expenses&nbsp;</li>    <li>Schedule D with sales of virtual currency</li>    <li>Form 8936 Electric Vehicles Credit</li></ul></div></div><b></b><h2>In-Person Tax Assistance</h2><p>The Central Park Library will host VITA Tax Help Services twice a week:</p><ul>    <li><strong>Every Tuesday, February 10 - April 14, 2026 at 3-6 p.m.<br>    </strong></li>    <li><strong>Every Saturday, February 7 -&nbsp; April 11, 2026 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.</strong></li></ul><p>Room location may be subject to change. Please check the library calendar for exact time and location the day of.</p><p>This tax program is on a first come, first served basis. Please be advised that you may not be immediately served. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.</p><h3><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation" target="_blank">What to Bring</a>:</h3><ul>    <li>Proof of identification (photo ID)</li>    <li>Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents&nbsp;</li>    <li>An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number</li>    <li>Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return</li>    <li>Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers</li>    <li>Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)</li>    <li>Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received</li>    <li>A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available</li>    <li>Bank Account routing and account numbers</li>    <li>To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms</li>    <li>Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number</li>    <li>Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements</li>    <li>Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable</li></ul></div>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<header id="widget_722_13654_11762" clearfix="" on_page="" "=""><h1 style="text-align: center;">Volunteer Income Tax Assistance</h1></header><div id="widget_723_15705_11762" normal_content_area="" clearfix="" "=""><div><table align="center" width="100%" style="width: 764px; height: 161px;">    <tbody>        <tr>            <td><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions" target="_blank" tabindex="-1"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/" target="_blank" tabindex="-1"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://www.sclibrary.org/home/showpublisheddocument/88777" target="_blank" tabindex="-1" rel="noopener"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://www.irs.gov/e-file-do-your-taxes-for-free" target="_blank" tabindex="-1" rel="noopener"></a></td>            <td><a href="https://uwba.org/what-we-do/free-tax-help/#assistance" target="_blank" tabindex="-1" rel="noopener"></a></td>        </tr>    </tbody></table></div></div><div id="widget_3014_11781_11762" normal_content_area="" clearfix="" "=""><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)</h2><p><a href="https://uwba.org/freetaxhelp/#assistance" target="_blank" tabindex="-1">Free Tax Help Bay Area</a>&nbsp;is a coalition of organizations that provide free tax help throughout the Bay Area led by&nbsp;<a href="https://uwba.org/" target="_blank" tabindex="-1">United Way Bay Area</a>&nbsp;in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers" target="_blank" tabindex="-1">Volunteer Income Tax Assistance</a>&nbsp;(VITA).</p><p>The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites&nbsp;offer&nbsp;free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:</p><ul>    <li>People who generally make $67,000 or less</li>    <li>Persons with disabilities; and</li>    <li>Limited English-speaking taxpayers</li></ul><p>IRS-certified volunteers are trained to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3676a.pdf" target="_blank">prepare these forms</a>.</p><div>In addition,&nbsp;<strong>they will not</strong>&nbsp;prepare:</div><div><div><ul>    <li>Schedule E with rental Income&nbsp;and expenses&nbsp;</li>    <li>Schedule D with sales of virtual currency</li>    <li>Form 8936 Electric Vehicles Credit</li></ul></div></div><b></b><h2>In-Person Tax Assistance</h2><p>The Central Park Library will host VITA Tax Help Services twice a week:</p><ul>    <li><strong>Every Tuesday, February 10 - April 14, 2026 at 3-6 p.m.<br>    </strong></li>    <li><strong>Every Saturday, February 7 -&nbsp; April 11, 2026 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.</strong></li></ul><p>Room location may be subject to change. Please check the library calendar for exact time and location the day of.</p><p>This tax program is on a first come, first served basis. Please be advised that you may not be immediately served. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.</p><h3><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation" target="_blank">What to Bring</a>:</h3><ul>    <li>Proof of identification (photo ID)</li>    <li>Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents&nbsp;</li>    <li>An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number</li>    <li>Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return</li>    <li>Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers</li>    <li>Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)</li>    <li>Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received</li>    <li>A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available</li>    <li>Bank Account routing and account numbers</li>    <li>To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms</li>    <li>Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number</li>    <li>Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements</li>    <li>Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable</li></ul></div>
LOCATION:Central Park Library - Edinger Room\, 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara\, California 95051
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