Free Tax Preparation

2026 Appointment Information

 Schedule your appointment online for our free tax services offered January 27 through April 15, 2026.

 Tax site is open: 

  • Tuesdays:  3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesdays:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Saturdays:  9:00 am – 1:00 pm

TWO TAX SERVICES AVAILABLE

  1. Same Day 
  2. Drop-Off  

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

Gather and bring:

  • A Social Security Card (you, your spouse, and any dependents)
  • A non-expired government photo ID (you and your spouse)
  • All your tax documents (please bring a physical copy of all documents)
  • Bank account routing and account number 

For a more detailed list visit:  What to Bring to Your Appointment >
  

FREE DO-IT-YOURSELF OPTIONS

Income-eligible taxpayers can complete their own tax returns for FREE using one of these online options (available year-round): 

  1. MyFreeTaxes.com
  2. IRS Free File Partners   

 
No appointments available?
Needing assistance with preparing tax returns between April – December?

Visit this IRS website link and enter your zip code to find other free VITA tax sites nearby. 

QUESTIONS? 

Call 480.858.2300

Same Day Service – Taxes prepared while you wait.  Requires clients to visit the tax site with their documents along with the Intake and Consent forms.  Taxes will be prepared on-site by volunteer tax preparers.  Clients must be present to sign for e-filing. 

Drop Off Service – After brief screening process, documents are left at site.  Client returns at a later date to review and sign.  Requires clients to visit tax site with their tax documents along with the Intake and Consent forms for the initial screening to ensure all information is obtained to complete taxes.

FREE DO-IT-YOURSELF OPTIONS
Income-eligible taxpayers can complete their own tax returns for FREE using one of these online options: 

  1. MyFreeTaxes.com
  2. IRS Free File Partners   

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

Prior to your scheduled appointment, review and complete the following:

We work to ensure all taxpayers can participate in and receive the benefits of our tax programs and services.  Visit our ACCESSIBILITY INFO page.   Any accessibility requests require at least one week advance notice – two weeks is preferred.

Call 480-858-2300 or email tccinformation@tempe.gov. 

FREE DO-IT-YOURSELF OPTIONS
Income-eligible taxpayers can complete their own tax returns for FREE using one of these online options: 

  1. MyFreeTaxes.com
  2. IRS Free File Partners   

ASU INTERNATIONAL/NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS

Tax returns needing to be filed for international or non-resident students are unable to be assisted at our tax site.  Please do not schedule a tax appointment online.

ASU provides Sprintax software that is designed for Non-Resident Students and there is no charge for preparing and e-filing the Federal Return.  International/non-resident students are to review the tax Information provided by ASU at https://issc.asu.edu/. 

Sign-up for the Tempe Community Council-hosted instructional webinar being offered in March on how to file your tax returns using Sprintax.  The virtual webinar will be presented by a certified Sprintax trainer.  The date and time of this training will be posted through ASU International Students and Scholars Center at which time you can register for the session through ISSC office. 

The session will be recorded and available following the training.