In-Person Tax Help
VITA/TCE
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax help to people who generally make $64,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
Find a VITA/TCE site online or call 800-906-9887.
AARP Foundation
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 50 years of age and older, or who have low to moderate income, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. Find an AARP Tax Aide location online or call 888-227-7669.
Local VITA Programs
The following universities are offering free tax preparation services in-person. Visit their websites to learn about their specific procedures and to make an appointment.
UCLA
- Make an appointment online
- Please note, this booking site will go live at the end of January.
- Languages: English, Chinese and Spanish. Contact UCLA to inquire.
CSUN
- Make an appointment online
- Languages: English and Spanish. If taxpayer seeks help in another language please email them directly at vita@csun.edu.
- Also offers ITIN renewals and applications.
CSULA
- Make an appointment online
- Languages: Spanish, Armenian, Farsi, Russian, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese.
CSULB
- Make an appointment online
- Languages: English and Spanish. Contact CSULB to inquire.
Be prepared for your appointment. The IRS provides a list of what to bring or have on hand to ensure you have all required documents and information VITA and TCE volunteers need to help you.
Online Tax Help
IRS Free File
IRS Free File allows you to prepare and file your federal individual income tax return for free using online tax preparation and filing software or Free File Fillable Forms.
MyFreeTaxes
MyFreeTaxes allows individuals or households earning $60,000 or less to file both federal and state returns online for free. This service is provided by the United Way.
Don’t Have a Computer? For more information on low-cost internet and computer access, visit Broadband United Ways of California.
Tax Forms
Paper tax forms will be available in the Business and Economics Department at Central Library. Only certain tax forms and instruction books will be made available. It is advisable to call the Business and Economics Department at 213-228-7100 for questions about any of the tax forms.
Tax forms and instructions can also be requested online or by telephone.
- Internal Revenue Service | 800-829-3676
- California Franchise Tax Board | 800-338-0505
Tax Dispute Help
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) assist individuals with limited income who have a tax dispute with the IRS, and provide education and outreach to individuals who speak English as a second language. Services are provided for free or for a small fee. Find a local clinic near you.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Application and Renewal Assistance
General tax preparation services may also be available. It is strongly advised to call ahead to learn more and to make an appointment.
- Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP)
Tax services are by appointment only.501 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-482-8618
Languages: English, Spanish - Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)
5657 E. Washington Blvd.
Commerce, CA 90040
323-890-1559
Languages: English, Spanish - PARS Equality Center
4954 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 201
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
818-616-3091
Languages: English, Farsi, Armenian - Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-250-4353
Languages: English, Tagalog
- Visit the library's web resources page for additional tax information.
Disclaimer: The objective of this webpage is to bring together community resources, websites, and referrals to assistance related to tax information and services. This is not an exhaustive list. Additionally, Los Angeles Public Library does not recommend or endorse individual professionals, services, or organizations.