Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site for Foster Youth
Supporting current/former low-income foster youth prepare their tax returns and access the California Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC)!
File your taxes
〰️ Get your refund 〰️
Declare sus impuestos 〰️
Obtenga su reembolso 〰️
File your taxes 〰️ Get your refund 〰️ Declare sus impuestos 〰️ Obtenga su reembolso 〰️
2024 Tax Site Updates
The 2024 tax season is here and SFCASA’s VITA site is ready to help current/formed foster and/or probation youth tackle their tax needs! Please read below for more information about our VITA site.
Important tax dates:
☆ January 29, 2024: Filing season start date for tax returns
☆ April 15, 2024: Tax season ends + deadline to request an extension
Site information:
★ We are a hybrid site—we offer IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL services. Let us know what works best for YOU!
★ Our VITA site operates from Monday-Friday starting February 1, 2024, until April 15, 2024.
★ We can help prepare taxes for the following tax years: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019.
★ Our volunteers are all trained on existing tax laws and are certified by the IRS to prepare and file your taxes!
★ We specialize in supporting current/former foster and probation youth.
Client eligibility:
☆ Youth who were/are in California’s foster system and/or are probation youth
☆ Youth who are the ages of 18 - 25 at the end of 2023
☆ Youth who made $60,000 or less
In-person Saturday clinics:
Aside from some Saturday appointments, SFCASA’s VITA site will be hosting 4 in-person Saturday clinics for clients to come in-person and get their tax return(s) completed! Appointments will be available from 10 AM - 5 PM on the following dates:
★ February 10, 2024
★ March 2, 2024
★ March 23, 2024
★ April 6, 2024
File your taxes for FREE with SFCASA!
Stacks on stacks on stacks! 💸
Looking for free tax preparation and filing services? SFCASA’s VITA site has got YOU covered!
Our site will be up and running for the 2024 tax season from February 1, 2024, until April 15, 2024.
Interested in our services? Scan the QR code located on our flyer or click the interest form link below!
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What is VITA?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is administered by the IRS to provide free tax preparation to eligible taxpayers. State and Federal returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers, who undergo training and are required to pass an IRS exam. SF CASA’s VITA site exclusively serves the foster youth population.
What is the FYTC?
The California Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) is fully refundable tax credit for current and former foster youth in the state. To be eligible, youth must also qualify for the CA EITC. Eligible youth must be 18 to 25 years at the end of the tax year and must have been in CA’s foster care system on or after their 13th birthday. In 2024, eligible youth can claim up to $1,117 for the FYTC!
Spread the word!
Know anyone who might be eligible and could benefit from free tax preparation services?
Click below to download and share our flyer!
Our Mission
2024 FOSTER YOUTH TAX PROJECT AND CHALLENGE
SF CASA’s VITA site completed its first year during the 2023 tax season. During its first year, VITA volunteers assisted nearly 50 clients and secured over $80,000 in refunds across multiple tax years.
For the upcoming 2024 tax season, our ambitious goal is to help serve 100 young adults with free, high-quality tax preparation assistance and we need YOUR help! According to John Burton Advocates for Youth, only 6% of eligible youth and young adults affiliated with foster care in San Francisco received the fully refundable CA Foster Youth Tax Credit during the 2023 tax season. Our mission is to ensure all eligible youth claim this credit!
Taxpayer information and resources
Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCS)
Having trouble with the IRS?
Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) help low-income taxpayers who need assistance resolving ongoing issues with the IRS. Issues include but are not limited to, garnished wages, audits, refunds not received, and needing pro-bono representation.
Find a LITC near you and learn more about eligibility by clicking below!
VITA Sites
Need tax preparation assistance and are not a current or former CA foster youth?
Although SFCASA VITA site exclusively serves foster youth in the Bay Area, other VITA sites offer their services to eligible individuals.
Most VITA sites prepare tax returns up to three previous tax years.
Click below to find a VITA site near you.
Connect with us!
Fill out this form if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns you would like to share with our VITA site. If you would like to contact San Francisco CASA’s VITA Site Coordinator directly, please email FYTaxHelp@sfcasa.org.