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FREE, HIGH-QUALITY TAX PREPARATION FOR HOUSEHOLDS EARNING UP TO $89,000 ANNUALLY
sTEP 1: rEVIEW OUR pROGRAM lIMITATIONS AND rEQUIRED dOCUMENTS
PROGRAM LIMITATIONS
- Our program is limited to taxpayers with a household income of $89,000 or less.
- Our volunteers are not certified to prepare tax returns for active-duty members of the military. Please click here to use Military OneSource for assistance.
- For foreign students – please visit our City of Tucson Ward III site. Scroll down to our In Person VITA Sites for more info.
- Our volunteers are unable to assist taxpayers who…
- Wish to file as Married Filing Separately
- Have income/loss from rental property
- Have a business return (Schedule C) with the following situations:
- Have business expenses exceeding $35,000
- Have inventory/cost of goods sold
- Have business-related home expenses
- Have vehicle expenses other than business mileage (maintenance, repairs, etc.).
Other limitations may apply, see link to complete list below!
Required Documents
- A Social Security Card for each person listed on the tax return.
- A Picture ID for taxpayer (& spouse, if filing jointly)
- Proof of income, like W2s and 1099s and documentation of self-employment income.
- Documentation of expenses for college, self-employment, & personal expenses if you wish to itemize.
- Account & routing numbers for direct deposit of refunds.
- Form 1095-A if anyone in the household is insured through Marketplace Insurance.
- AZ Form 201, completed and signed by your landlord, if you are a renter and wish to claim the AZ Property Tax Credit.
Additionally, please let us know if ANY of the following apply:
- You purchased a BRAND NEW vehicle for personal use AFTER Dec. 31, 2024
- You received tips or worked overtime hours in 2025
- You incurred significant medical costs
- You are claiming a child born in 2025
- You received Social Security income
- This is your first Arizona return and/or you lived in another state for any part of the tax year
- You are a Native American who worked and resided on your tribe’s reservation
** Though it isn’t required, we recommend bringing your prior year tax return.
Click Here for our complete list of Program Limits & Requirements
STEP 2: Choose the Option that Works Best for You!
Do-It-Yourself Tax Prep Software
Prepare your own tax return FOR FREE, by yourself or with volunteer assistance!
Click the link below to access our DIY tax prep request form, which will lead you to our free software. If you begin the process but choose not to continue, you are free to switch over to another option. Please keep in mind your household income MUST be under $89,000 to use our free software. Tax returns over the $89,000 limit CANNOT be filed and will be automatically locked by the software. If you experience any issues accessing our DIY tax prep request form, please submit a help ticket at the bottom of this page. This link will remain active until October 2026.
Online Volunteer Tax Prep via GetYourRefund.org
GetYourRefund is a free online tax prep service supported by the IRS and run by IRS-certified VITA volunteers. Receive tax prep assistance from our remote VITA volunteers from the convenience of your own home!
Once you sign up, it should take about 30 minutes to complete the intake process. Your information will be reviewed and your tax return will be prepared by our VITA volunteers. Volunteers will reach out to you via text, email, or phone call during the process. Once your tax return is complete (typically in about 2 weeks, depending on the complexity of the return and volunteer capacity), a volunteer will call you to review it with you and help you sign your tax return for e-filing. We accept returns with incomes up to $89,000; please disregard any other income limit you may see on the GetYourRefund website.
You MUST have a valid phone number and email address to use this service. If you have additional questions, please submit a ticket via the link at the bottom of this page. Visit www.GetYourRefund.org/uwtsa to get started!
GETYOURREFUND WILL REMAIN ACTIVE UNTIL OCTOBER 15, 2026
In-Person Assistance
Come see us! Our IRS-certified volunteers are available to help you at a full-service in-person VITA site.
Scroll down for more information on our Summer Filing Sessions. Schedule subject to changes or cancellations, please check back often for the most up-to-date information.
WHEN
Every second and fourth Tuesday May 12th through October 13th from 10am-6pm. You must be checked in by 5pm to be served.
Please see below our complete list of dates!
- August 25
- September 8
- September 22
- October 13
Walk-ins and appointments accepted.
WHERE
Quince Douglas Center
1575 E. 36th st. Tucson, AZ 85743
*YOU MUST BRING AN ID, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, AND TAX DOCUMENTS TO BE SEEN!
SCROLL UP TO REVIEW OUR LIST OF PROGRAM LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
MOBILE VITA SERVICES
MOBILE VITA SCHEDULE
Looking for the convenience of online tax prep but need help getting started? Join us at one of our Summer Mobile VITA pop-up sites taking place at United Healthcare MedicareStore this Summer!
United Healthcare MedicareStore
- 4811 E Grant Rd #119, Tucson, AZ 85712
- June 25, 9am-1pm
- July 16, 12pm – 4pm
Call (520) 325-9407 or email tucsonmedicarestore@uhc.com to schedule an appointment.
Questions?
Please submit a ticket using our Support Portal. We will respond within three business days:
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Sponsoring the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at United Way of Tucson is an investment in empowering families and strengthening the local economy. VITA provides free, high-quality tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income individuals, helping them claim valuable tax credits and refunds that can be used for essential needs like housing, education, and healthcare. By supporting VITA, sponsors directly contribute to financial stability for thousands of households, reduce economic inequality, and foster a thriving community. Your sponsorship fuels this impactful program, ensuring more families can build a stronger, more secure future.
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