File your taxes

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Get your refund

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Declare sus impuestos

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Obtenga su reembolso

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File your taxes

~

Get your refund

~

Declare sus impuestos

~

Obtenga su reembolso

~

File your taxes 〰️ Get your refund ~ Declare sus impuestos ~ Obtenga su reembolso ~ File your taxes ~ Get your refund ~ Declare sus impuestos ~ Obtenga su reembolso ~

WHAT IS VITA?

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is administered by the IRS to provide free tax preparation to eligible taxpayers. State and Federal returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers, who undergo training and are required to pass an IRS exam. SFCASA’s VITA site exclusively serves the foster youth population. SFCASA served 65 youth in 2024.

SUPPORTING CURRENT/FORMER LOW-INCOME FOSTER AND PROBATION YOUTH PREPARE/FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS FOR FREE!

FOSTER YOUTh TAX CREDIT

The California Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) is a fully refundable tax credit for current and former foster youth in the state. To be eligible, youth must also qualify for the CA EITC. Eligible youth must be 18 to 25 years old at the end of the tax year and must have been in CA’s foster care system on or after their 13th birthday. In 2025, eligible youth can claim up to $1,117 for the FYTC!

FILE YOUR TAXES FOR FREE WITH SFCASA!

 

Client eligibility

☆ Youth who were/are in California’s foster system and/or are probation youth

☆ Youth who are the ages of 18 - 25 at the end of 2024

☆ Youth who made $70,000 or less

 

Site information

✬ We are hybrid—we offer IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL services

✬ Our tax services are available Mon-Sat starting February 3, 2025

✬ We can help prepare/file for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021

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Appointments

  • All appointments are by default virtual. Clients must request in-person appointments.

  • Clients will receive a calendar invitation containing any next steps and appointment details.

  • Clients can upload a photo of their tax documents or bring a physical copy. All documents are securely collected on an IRS-certified platform.

#TaxTuesday

Join us every Tuesday during the tax season for tax related content!

#TaxTueday is SFCASA’s VITA’s campaign for expanding financial literacy among foster youth. Join us @sanfranciscocasa.

Taxpayer Resources

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got questions? We got answers!

  • YES! These services are completely free for eligible individuals.

    Please check above to determine if you are eligible.

    1. Please fill out this form or scan the QR code above.

    2. If you are eligible, someone from our team will contact you 24-48 hours after you submit the form.

    3. You will receive an email/text/call with next step instructions.

    4. You will receive a link to the GetYourRefund platform, where you will upload all of your tax documents securely.

    5. Once most of your documents are uploaded, an IRS certified VITA volunteer will reach out to schedule an in-person/virtual tax preparation appointment.

    1. One government issued ID (state ID/license, passport)

    2. Social Security Number or ITIN (photo/physical cards accepted)

    3. Employment documents (W-2, 1099-NEC)

    4. Educational documents (1098-T)

    5. Dependent's SSN

    6. Other tax documents (1099-R, 1099-MISC, etc.)

    Please note that you do not need all of these documents if they do not apply to you.

  • SFCASA's VITA site exclusively serves current/former foster youth.

    Most other VITA sites serve the general public. If you are a low-income taxpayer, please use the locator on the right side to find other VITA sites.

VITA SITES

Are you a low-income taxpayer clinic who is not a current/former foster youth?

Other VITA sites offer free tax preparation/filing services to eligible taxpayers. Click below to find a VITA site near you!

LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINICS (LITCS)

Having trouble with the IRS? Did you receive an IRS letter?

Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) help low-income taxpayers who need assistance resolving ongoing issues with the IRS. Issues include but are not limited to, garnished wages, audits, refunds not received, and needing pro-bono representation.

Social Security card replacement

Was your Social Security card stolen, lost, and/or damaged? Click below to request a replacement card.

Where is my refund?

Financial literacy workshops

Get free money for attending a virtual workshop!

In-person appointments are held at our office in SF’s Mission District: