Free Tax Preparation (VITA)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at College of San Mateo provides free income tax assistance to the San Mateo county community. Appointments are in-person and available Saturdays, between February 21, 2026 and March 28, 2026. Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Walk-in appointments are NOT available. Please note: the appointments calendar is currently closed. It will be available beginning February 1, 2026.

Appointments

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at College of San Mateo
  Individuals and families with a household income of less than $69,000 a year, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. To confirm that you are eligible, please review the following Service Guidelines.
• Student Tax Preparation Services
  Must be current San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) student. To confirm that you are eligible, please review the following Service Guidelines.

If you have questions or concerns, please email csmsparkpoint@smccd.edu or leave a message at (650) 378-7275.

Please Note: If you suffered storm damage and have a loss you want to deduct on your tax return, we are unable to prepare returns with storm damage. Please see a paid preparer.

If you do not qualify for SparkPoint or VITA at College of San Mateo services, you may qualify for IRS Free File  – a free self-tax preparation service available via the official IRS website.

To learn more about other free tax preparation services near you, please call 2-1-1.