Free Tax Services (VITA)

What is VITA?

APU offers the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program through the Leung School of Accounting. We provide basic tax return services for incomes not exceeding $67,000 per person or household. The VITA program helps with W2's, interest income, social security income, and pension income.

Cost: 

No Cost to the Taxpayer

How to Attend? 

You don't need to make any appointments! Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Please plan accordingly. 

When:

Coming in Spring 2026! Select Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm.  The exact dates will come soon!

Location:

Azusa Pacific University 

Wilden Hall - East Campus

901 E Alosta Ave. Azusa, CA 91702

What to Bring:

• Proof of identification (Gov't/student photo ID)- Required

• Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and your dependents- Required

• An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse, and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number

• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN

• Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents on the tax return

• Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

• Forms 1095-A, B, and C, Health Coverage Statements -OR- Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received

• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available

• Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit, such as a blank check

• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

• Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider's tax identifying number, such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number

• Copies of income transcripts from IRS and State, if applicable

Note: To file taxes electronically for a married couple filing a joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.