Free Tax Preparation

2026 TAX APPOINTMENTS open January 12

2026 Appointment Information

 Schedule your 2026 tax appointment online starting January 12 for our free tax services offered January 27 through April 15, 2026.   

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 

  1. Select options from the “Service” dropdown menu for Same Day or Drop-Off tax services.
  2. If appointments are available, the number/day of the month will be bolded dark-blue.
  3. Tax site is open:  
    • Tuesday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT:

    • An email is required to schedule an appointment
    • Do not use the same email to schedule more than one appointment 
    • Do not schedule more than one appointment – duplicates will be deleted 
    • Schedule an appointment for a date when all tax documents will be available  

    • Appointment Info

    • Your Info

    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 IN 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.