Free Tax Preparation

2023 Tempe VITA Tax Site Info

Tempe Community Council’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is committed to the health and safety of our team, board members, clients and partners. We are taking the concerns around COVID very seriously and closely monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. We will continue to seek guidance from these agencies, the City of Tempe, state and local public health officials.  Masks are not required but encouraged at this time.  

The following outlines our plans for the 2023 tax season:

Free Tax Services – Tempe
January 30-April 15, 2023
Mondays & Wednesdays, Saturdays (In-Person Services)
Tuesdays & Thursdays (Virtual Only Service)
NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Eligibility

Taxpayers earning $58,000 or less in 2022.  No income requirement for seniors 65+ or those with disabilities. 

Services Provided 

Check availability and schedule an online tax appointment beginning January 17, 2023 at 8am.  
    

In-Person – By appointment only – no walk-ins accepted.  Requires the client to schedule an appointment, visit the tax site in-person with their tax documents, and complete the intake forms.  The tax return is completed by a tax preparer on-site with the client present.  Note:  Based on the local cases of COVID-19 and potential health risks to volunteers and taxpayers, this service is evaluated often and are subject to change.  Masks are encouraged.   

100% Virtual – By appointment only.  All tax service transactions including intake forms, ID/Social Security card information and needed tax documents will be uploaded electronically by client at time of appointment.  Taxes will be prepared and sent to client to sign electronically.  The volunteer tax preparer will file the return electronically.  The client is responsible for printing and maintaining their copy of the tax return.    

Do-It-Yourself – Complete your own tax return for free (based on eligibility) by utilizing  either of these online programs:  My Free Taxes or IRS Free File Partners.

International/non-resident ASU students – please do not schedule a tax appointment.  For information on how to obtain assistance for this unique tax filing click here.   

What to bring to your tax appointment >

Print a tax flyer:
      2023 Tax Info – English > 
      2023 Tax Info – Spanish > 

Location for In-Person Tax Service

Gracie’s Village – Community Room   NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED
1520 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ  (map)
(just west of McClintock, turn north at light on Una/Butte and follow signs)

Accommodation or Language Interpretation Requests

Disability accommodation or language interpretation requests require at least two weeks advance notice by requesting at time of scheduling appointment or by contacting us at 480.858.2300. 

Need more info?

Visit our frequently asked questions page.