Get help to file your tax returns and claim your credits
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Earned Income Tax Credits for Working Households and Individuals
Accurately File Your Tax Returns
Reduce Your Tax Bill
See a Bigger Refund
Are you putting off filing your tax return?
Filing your tax return can be overwhelming, especially when you struggle to make ends meet. CAPK Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a free program where IRS certified tax preparers will help you accurately file your tax return. If you qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), you may see a reduced tax bill or bigger refund.
Programs that help working taxpayers
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
How does CAPK tax assistance program work?
Make an Appointment
Call 2-1-1 to schedule a free appointment.
Prepare Your Tax Return
Bring your information, and our trained and certified team will help prepare your tax returns.
File Your Taxes
Our team will help e-file your tax return and ensure you receive all credits you qualify for.
Find a VITA location near you
See if you may be eligible for assistance
In 2021, we filed more than 4,500 tax returns, bringing $9 million back to Kern County taxpayers. We currently assist taxpayers with the following:
- Tax preparation for tax years 2018-2022
- ITIN applications and renewals
- Recovering Economic Impact Payments 1-3, known as stimulus payments
- Claiming Child Tax Credits and Earned Income Credit (for those eligible)
- Understanding and responding to letters issued from the Internal Revenue Service and/or Franchise Tax Board
What do you need to file your taxes?
What do you need to file your taxes?
Call 661-834-1724 to schedule an appointment with our VITA team.
- Lines are open Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our hours are:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (appointment only)
- Picture ID for the taxpayer and their spouse (if applicable)
- Social Security cards or ITIN documentation for every person on the return
- All W-2s, 1099 and any other documentation of income (retirement, interest, dividend, etc.)
- All 1098 Forms for educational expenses
- 1095A Form for health insurance purchased through Covered California
- Childcare provider information:
- Name
- Address
- Tax ID # or SSN
- Phone Number
- Amount Paid
Stop Waiting.
Get help to file your taxes today.
CAPK VITA staff and volunteers provide year-round tax preparation and e-filing for low- and medium-income individuals and families at no cost. Our team is here to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed or confused. Schedule an appointment today, so you can take advantage of the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and other credits available for working taxpayers.
