Filing Taxes

Taxes can be completely foreign and baffling to many newly arrived families. Explanations about what taxes are, their purpose, and how to file them can go a long way.  

Some ways you can assist: 

• Find/navigate free tax service websites 

• Find/navigate free tax services 

• Fill out paperwork 

• Set up appointments 

Review the following programs:

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

The City of Sacramento's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

IRS free tax filing program for those making under $64,000