Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
California State University, San Bernardino
2021-2024
TAX RETURNS
LOCATIONS:
CalState San Bernardino
Jack H. Brown Hall (JBH) - 127
5500 University Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
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​*Parking Fee in Lot G - $10
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San Bernardino Valley College
Business Building (BB) - 220
401 S Mt Vernon Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92407
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*Parking fee $3
DATES:
CSUSB
Feb 1, 2025 - April 5, 2025
​Saturdays Only
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
*No new returns will be started after 2pm
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SBCV
Feb 13, 2025 - March 27, 2025
Thursdays Only
1:00pm - 5:00pm
*No new returns will be started after 3pm
You Must Provide:​
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Photo ID
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Social Security or ITIN cards for taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents
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W-2s, 1099s, and all other tax documents received
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All taxpayers, including joint-filing spouses, must be present to sign returns.
​NO exceptions
Mailing Address:
Cal State Volunteer Tax Preparation Department of Accounting and Finance JB-459 California State University, San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is VITA?
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VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a program sponsored by the IRS and Franchise tax Board (FTB). VITA Volunteers receive training, and prepare and electronically file income tax returns for low income, elderly, and disabled taxpayers, free of charge.
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Who Qualifies for the VITA program?
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The Scope of the VITA program for 2025 is to provide free income tax preparation to low-income individuals and families throughout the Inland Empire. In addition, services for low income senior citizens, non-English speakers, and the disabled are provided.
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Due to the high demand for this valuable service, a $75,000 maximum gross income per return has been implemented for taxpayers seeking assistance. In addition, Social Security Cards or ITIN cards are required for taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents. Picture identification is necessary for taxpayer and spouse.
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All taxpayers, including both spouses if filing joint returns, must be present when tax returns are being prepared.​
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Who is not covered for the VITA program?
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We are NOT able to prepare tax returns for
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Nonresidents
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Small Business Owners
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Foreign Students
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Owners of rental property or farm income
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Married Filing Separately
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CryptoCurrency transactions
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Kiddie Tax
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NOTE: The site supervisor may judge an item out of the scope of VITA. Please respect the decision.​
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What is the purpose of VITA?
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Provide quality tax information and income tax preparation service at no charge. ​
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Help students become independent, analytical, motivated, flexible, competent, disciplined, and confident.
