Free tax preparation and filing is available Feb. 1 to April 30, 2026, through United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This program is for people who earned less than $69,000 in 2025. Participants may also qualify for state and federal earned income tax credit. Tax returns are prepared and filed by trained tax preparation volunteers.
Self-employed workers, families and those with ITINs earning up to $31,950 are eligible for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC).
Virtual
United Way MyFreeTaxes allowed taxpayers who were single filers, computer savvy, and with an e-mail account to file their taxes for free. To file a virtual tax return, go to GetYourRefund.org/VCUnitedWay (en español). You will need access to a smart phone or computer for uploading and downloading documents and ability to print.
Secure Drop-Off
For assistance completing your taxes without an appointment, drop off an envelope with copies of your tax documents at the front desk or in the secure mailbox at one of the following locations:
- Ventura Community Service Center – 4651 Telephone Road, #200, Ventura
- East County Community Service Center – 2900 N. Madera Road, Simi Valley
Additional Forms Needed with Drop-Off (also available at front desk):
- Form 13614-C Intake/Interview (Formulario 13614-C en español)
- Form 14446 Virtual Consent (Formulario 14446 en español)
- Selfie of taxpayer holding picture ID to verify identity
For these and other required documents, instructions and drop-off locations, visit VCUnitedWay.org.
In Person
In-person tax preparation assistance is available by appointment only. Schedule your appointment
at MyFreeTaxes.org or by calling 2-1-1.
Appointment Locations:
- United Way of Ventura County 702 County Square Drive, Ste. 100, Ventura
- Ventura Community Service Center 4651 Telephone Road, #200, Ventura
- Ventura College East Campus
- Oxnard College – Room OE2 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard
- California Lutheran University, Oxnard 2201 Outlet Center Drive, #600, Oxnard
- Many Mansions Hillcrest Villas 2726 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks
- Moorpark College Technology Bldg. 7075 Campus Drive, Moorpark
- East County Community Service Center 2900 N. Madera Road, Simi Valley
What to Bring to Your Appointment:
- Social Security card or ITIN for each family member
- W-2 forms for all jobs worked in 2025
- All 1099 forms for other income
- Picture ID for primary taxpayer and spouse
- 2024 tax return
- Cancelled check for direct deposit of tax refund
- Childcare provider information: name, address, and Tax ID number (if available)
- Form 1095-A (Covered CA) if applicable
- Form 3895 (Covered CA) if applicable