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2025 Tempe VITA Tax Info

During the regular tax filing season (January-April), Tempe Community Council offers free tax assistance through the IRS-sponsored  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for qualified individuals.  This service utilizes IRS-certified volunteers to prepare an accurate, professional return that includes free electronic filing of both federal and state returns.

Our 2025 Tempe tax site closed in April.  For other free tax filing service options after May 30, 2025, visit this website.

Check back in January 2026 for dates we will be offering free tax services and schedule your appointment in advance.

Eligibility for Free Tax Services

Taxpayers earning $67,000 or less in 2024. 

  • Same Day – Requires the client to schedule an appointment, visit the tax site in-person with their tax documents and intake and consent forms.  The tax return is completed by a tax preparer on-site with the client/s present and e-filed the same day.  
  • Drop-Off  – Requires the client to visit the tax site with their tax documents, including the IRS intake and consent forms to be reviewed by a tax volunteer.  The tax return is completed without the client being present, but will be asked to return to review and sign their return at a later date and then e-filed for free. 

Other Tax Service Options Available 

  • 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 – available year-round.
  • 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. 
  • On a case-by-case basis, limited virtual-only options are available, please contact us if this is a needed service.  

How to Schedule Your Tax Appointment Online  

Check availability and schedule an online tax appointment  starting January 12, 2026, for tax services being offered at our Tempe tax site beginning January 26 through April 13, 2026 (tentative).  

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

Location for In-Person/Drop-Off Tax Service in 2026

To Be Determined  
Tempe, AZ

Accommodation or Language Interpretation Requests

Disability accommodation or language interpretation requests require at least one week advance notice.  Submit your request when scheduling an appointment or by contacting us at 480.858.2300. 

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