File Your Taxes for FREE
If you make $64,000 or less in San Diego County, you may qualify for free tax filing assistance!
Who is Eligible?
Individuals/families, including Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) filers, earning:
- Between $1-$64,000
may qualify for free tax filing assistance + federal tax credits
- Between $1-$30,950
may qualify for additional state tax credits
- Between $1-$64,000
may qualify for free tax filing
assistance + federal tax credits
- Between $1-$30,950
may qualify for additional state
tax credits
We can also help individuals without a Social Security Number obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
What You'll Need
- Photo ID
- Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for yourself and any dependents (we can help you obtain an ITIN)
- Income documents including any W2s or 1099s
- Bank information if you would like direct deposit
- School tuition or student loan interest statements
- Dates of health coverage for yourself and any dependents
How to File
- Call 2-1-1 to see if you qualify and to make an appointment.
- In-person appointments are available with tax sites located across the county.
- Online tax assistance is available.
- Tax preparation services are available in multiple languages.
Don't Miss Out!
Receive free tax filing assistance online or at a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site with a trusted tax preparer who will check if you qualify for cash back tax credits to maximize your refund or reduce the amount you owe. Let us help you get the money you deserve!
You may qualify for the following tax credits:
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- California EITC (CalEITC)
- Child tax credits like the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and state Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC)
- Additional eligible tax credits
Don't Miss Out!
Receive free tax filing assistance online or at a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site with a trusted tax preparer who will check if you qualify for cash back tax credits to maximize your refund or reduce the amount you owe. Let us help you get the money you deserve!
You may qualify for the following tax credits:
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- California EITC (CalEITC)
- Child tax credits like the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and state Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC)
- Additional eligible tax credits
About the Coalition
For 23 years, the San Diego County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition has helped qualifying San Diego County individuals and families do their taxes and maximize their refund. The Coalition is made up of over 40 well-trusted, collaborative organizations throughout San Diego County. Together, these organizations implement critical and complementary services, including free tax filing assistance, technical assistance for self-filing, and outreach & education.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may qualify if you are:
- A San Diego County family or individual making $64,000 or less.
- An individual filing with an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).
- An individual without a Social Security Number. We can help you obtain an ITIN.
Receiving these tax credits can reduce what you owe or increase your tax refund. More money back in your pocket means funds for:
Rent, utilities, gas, and groceries
Auto and home repairs
Doctors’ appointments
School supplies and clothing
- And anything else you want or need!
The last day to file your 2023 taxes without an extension is April 15, 2024. The sooner you make an appointment, the better! Let our expert preparers help you file.
If you don’t need help filing your taxes, you can still file online at no cost, if you qualify, by going to myfreetaxes.org.
This program is brought to you by the San Diego County EITC Coalition and the following partners:
