Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site for Foster Youth

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

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.

FOSTER YOUTh TAX CREDIT

The California Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) is 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 at the end of the tax year and must have been in CA’s foster care system on or after their 13th birthday. In 2024, eligible youth can claim up to $1,117 for the FYTC!

 

Get your refund!

File your 2024 tax return before the April 15th deadline!

Site information

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

✬ Our tax services are available Mon-Fri starting February 3, 2025 - June 30, 2025

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

✬ We specialize in supporting current/former foster and probation youth!

Hablamos espaÑol!

 

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 $60,000 or less

 
 
 

FILE YOUR TAXES FOR FREE WITH SFCASA!

Our site is currently closed for the 2024 tax season.

Our site will re-open on February 3, 2025!

Please come back on December 1, 2024 for more information on how to sign-up for our free tax services!

#FILEYOURTAXES

Look no further, SFCASA’s VITA has got your back.

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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.

Have an in-person appointment?

 

Can’t make it to our office? No worries, we can assist you remotely!

 

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.

Find a LITC near you and learn more about eligibility by clicking below!

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!

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