Tax Preparation Resources

February 27, 2026

Tax season is here! There are many resources to help you file your taxes by April 15^th, including free tax preparation help. Many of these resources are available to anyone, regardless of immigration status. Filing your taxes by the deadline can help you maximize your tax return and qualify for California tax credits such as the CalEITC, Young Child Tax Credit, and Foster Youth Tax Credit.

File Your State and Federal Tax Returns for Free

Did you know that both the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board offer free file options?

The IRS Free File program is for people with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less. The IRS also offers free fillable forms for people of any income.

For your state taxes, you can e-file your state tax return directly with CalFile.

Tacos & Taxes

Join us to enjoy delicious tacos and get help navigating your taxes.

Saturday, March 7 at 9:00am

Progress Park, 15500 Downey Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723

RSVP at: (323) 312-3461

Personalized Help Filing Your Taxes

Find a list of free tax preparation sites in LA County here. More details below.

City of Long Beach

Long Beach Community Action Partnership

117 W. Victoria St
Long Beach, CA 90805

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open on the following schedule from January 31-April 15:

Alternate Saturdays, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Every Tuesday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Every Wednesday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Every Thursday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

VITA typically assists people making under $60,000/year, people with disabilities, and people with limited English proficiency. Please call 562-216-4610 for an appointment.

CSULB

1250 Bellflower Blvd

Long Beach, CA 90840

CSULB will be open for tax preparation on the following schedule from January 26-April 8 (excluding March 30-April 5 due to Spring Break closure):

Monday-Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

To qualify, your income must be below $67,000/year. ITIN applications are available on Tuesdays only. Face to face appointments, drop-offs, walk-ins, and zoom appointments are available.

Silverado Park Community Center

155 W 31st St

Long Beach, CA 90810

To qualify, your income must be below $67,000 a year.

See important information here about required documents and returns that are out of scope before scheduling your appointment: freetaxprepla.com/docs
Schedule your appointment: silveradopark.youcanbook.me

AIMLA Helpline Long Beach

3605 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite 210

Long Beach, CA 90802

Hours: Mondays 4:00pm-8:00pm

Call for appointment: (562) 380-0261

City of Paramount

Haven Services - Mariposa Center

8550 Jefferson St.

Paramount, CA 9072

Appointments available Feb. 1 to April 12

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To book an appointment: bit.ly/mariposataxprep

Haven Services - Paramount Park

14400 Paramount Blvd.

Paramount, CA 90723

Appointments available from Feb. 4 to April 15

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To book an appointment: bit.ly/pmtparktaxprep

City of South Gate

SELA American Job Center of California

4354 Tweedy Blvd.

South Gate, CA, 90280

To qualify, your income must be below $67,000 a year.

See important information here about required documents and returns that are out of scope before scheduling your appointment: freetaxprepla.com/docs
Schedule your appointment: sela.youcanbook.me/

City of Maywood

Southeast Rio Vista YMCA

4801 E 58th St

Maywood, CA 90270

Call to RSVP: 1 (800) 590-8749

City of Commerce

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

5657 E. Washington Blvd

Commerce, CA 90040

To qualify, your income must be below $75,000 a year.