Tax Aid: Free Professional Tax Help | SF Bay Area

It’s still early in the tax season, but if you file early, not only will the IRS love you and send you flowers (not really), but you’ll get your refund early.

The volunteers of Tax Aid will help you file your tax return, so long as you fit the low-income profile, for free.  Tax Aid sites include a slew of locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Peninsula and South Bay. 

2020 Tax Aid Sites & Dates

Free Help if:

• You made $55,000 or less

Show up early and bring:

• Tax forms from your job (Form W2)
• Any tax forms from your bank or job (including Form 1099s)
• Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number cards for you, your children and/or your spouse
• Any tax forms for your Social Security income or retirement income
• Any other tax forms showing income you received
• Any forms related to a student loan or tuition you paid including the cost of course materials
• The name, address and Social Security number or Employer Identification Number for your babysitter or child care provider
• Property tax statements
• A canceled check for direct deposit (to get your refund faster)
• Health Insurance statement for 2019, 1095-A (if you have it)

Please note this is an organization run by volunteers so the quality of your tax advice might vary. Service is on a first-come, first served basis.