Free Income Tax Preparation

In-Person Program

If you made under $67,000 in 2025, trained Cal Poly Pomona juniors and seniors and recent alumni volunteers can prepare and electronically file your federal and state income tax returns at no cost to you! Walk-ins welcome. For all ages.

For a smooth and efficient tax preparation process, we ask you to gather the following relevant documents prior to scheduling an appointment:

Proof of identification for you and/or your spouse
Both spouses must be present during the identity verification process of the tax return
For International Students, you will also need your Visa and I-9
Social Security cards or ITIN cards/letters for you, your spouse, and/or dependents
You may substitute this with a 1099-SSA, IRS transcript, or your prior year tax return done by CPP VITA
Wage and income forms such as:
W-2 or W-2G Gambling Winnings
1099-MISC and a list of business expenses relevant to self-employment work
1099-B, DIV, or INT
1099-G Unemployment Compensation
Cash
Information for other income
Form 1098-T Tuition Statement and any other educational expenses
Information for deductions
IRA contributions
1098-E Student Loan Interest
1098 Mortgage Interest
Real estate taxes
Charitable contributions/deductions
Amount paid to daycare provider and their tax ID number
Forms 1095-A, B, or C for health coverage
Copy of last year's tax return, if possible
For returning clients, let us know what location you visited
Bank routing and account number for direct deposit or debit."

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