Free Tax Prep LA Events for LA County Residents

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The County of Los Angeles with Free Tax Prep LA is offering free tax preparation events throughout the spring to ensure residents have resources they need to file their taxes for free and get the tax refund they deserve. Below are the events currently scheduled during this tax season.

Events Sponsored by Eastmont Community Center

  1. Altamed PACE (5425 Pomona Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022) | Friday, March 17th from 12-4pm PT
  2. Eastmont Community Center (701 Hoefner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022) | Saturday, March 18th from 9am-3pm PT
  3. Magic Johnson Park (905 E El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90059) | Friday, March 24th from 11am-6pm PT
  4. Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA (4801 E. 58th St., Maywood, CA 90270) | Saturday, March 25th from 9am-3pm PT

How to Attend:

Interested residents are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 1-800-590-8749

Events Sponsored by Reseda Church of Christ

  1. El Monte Community Center (1530 Central Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733) | April 1st from 9am-2pm PT, April 16th from 1pm-6pm PT
  2. Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce (554 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534) | March 18th from 10am-3pm PT, March 25th from 10am-3pm PT, April 8th from 12-4pm PT, and April 15th from 10-3pm PT

  3. Boyle Heights Neighborhood Center (2130 1st St Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA 90033) | March 16th from 1pm-7pm PT, March 18th from 10am-4pm PT, and April 1st from 10am-3pm PT

  4. Church of Christ of Pomona (500 Vinton Ave, Pomona, CA 91767) | March 21st from 10am-5pm PT, March 23rd from 10am-5pm PT, March 30th from 10am-7pm PT, and April 7th from 9am-7pm PT
  5. First United Methodist Church of Huntington Park (6415 Rita Ave Huntington Park, CA) | March 26th from 9am-5pm PT, March 29th from 9am-5pm PT, April 6th from 9am-7pm PT, and April 11 from 9am-7pm PT

How to Attend:

Interested residents are encouraged to make an appointment by filling out this interest form.

What to bring to your tax preparation appointment

Use this list to prepare for an upcoming tax preparation appointment. On the day of your appointment, bring your required documents and all documents that apply to your situation.

  • Required: Proof of identification (photo ID)
  • Required: Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or;
  • Required: An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be
    substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
  • Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
  • Wage and earning statements from all jobs/employers (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-K, 1099-Misc)
  • Savings/bank account interest and dividend income statements (Form1099 INT, 1099 DIV)
  • Retirement Income (Form1099 R)
  • Social Security Administration (Form1099 SSA)
  • Unemployment (Form1099 G)
  • Gambling winnings (Form W-2 G)
  • Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received (Form1095-A, B or C)
  • Last year’s tax return if available (tax year 2022)
  • Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Notice (Form 1444)
  • Tuition form for you or anyone on the return attending college (Form 1098T)
  • Interest paid on Student Loans (Form 1098E)
  • Total paid to child care provider and name, address, social security number and phone number
    or the daycare provider's business tax identifying number.
  • Bank account routing and account number (or blank check) for fast and secure direct deposit of
    your refund.
  • Identity Protection Personal Identification Number if issued by the IRS (IP PIN)
  • If filing married-filing-jointly tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms