Financial Wellness & Tax Assistance

Financial Wellness Classes- East County Career Center
Watch for more upcoming financial workshops.

FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (VITA)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to individuals who file simple returns and generally make $64,000 a year or less. The program is also available to persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals throughout the County of San Diego. This program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Home Start, Inc.
For an appointment call 619-229-3660.
If you prefer, you can file on your own for free online at MyFreeTaxes.com.
Once you have an appointment, be sure to gather the following required documents:

Social Security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for each family member
A valid California ID for adults in the household

Any additional items listed below that may apply to your family:

W-2 Forms for all jobs worked
All 1099 forms
Letter 6419
Healthcare Forms: 1095’s
Childcare provider name, address & tax ID
Copy of a bank check: for direct deposit
A copy of last year’s tax return (if available)
Any other tax-related documents you have

International Rescue Committee (IRC) El Cajon

The IRC EL CAJON VITA site has plenty of Tax Filing appointments available on Saturdays.
Services are 100% free!

Clients must bring:

Valid ID, SSN or ITIN card, income forms (W2, 1099s, benefits, such as social security), proof of health insurance or health insurance exception certificate, expense documentation (childcare, UBER to name a few examples), and others.
IP PIN – if applicable –
Direct link to book online in El Cajon: https://go.oncehub.com/IRCElCajon or call 2-1-1 to schedule your appointment
Address: 131 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020