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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) FREE TAX PREPARATION, UNITED WAY MONTEREY COUNTY VITA PROGRAMS

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• Description:

  Provides state and federal tax preparation for low income and moderate income households. Offers back tax preparation and assistance with filing amendments to previous years.

  In person services begin February 9, 2026.

  Visit the United Way Monterey County website for more information on types of sites and other details about VITA services.

  Tax Preparation Site	Address	First and Last Date of Operation	Day and Hours of Operation	Type of Tax Site
  Casa de La Cultura	225 Salinas Rd, Pajaro, CA 95076	2/12-4/09	Every Thursday 5pm-8pm	Same-day tax preparation - No appointment required
  Cesar Chavez Library	615 Williams Road. Salinas CA 93905	2/21-4/11	Every Saturday 10am - 3pm	Same-day tax preparation - No appointment required
  CET Salinas	24 E. Alvin Drive Salinas CA 93906	2/11-4/15	Every Wednesday 5pm- 7pm	Drop off your taxes and pick them up the following week - No appointment required
  CET Soledad	930 Los Coches Dr, Suite 103 Soledad CA 93960	2/14-4/11	Every Saturday ; 9am - 1pm	Same-day tax preparation - Appointment required
  Hartnell College- Main	411 Central Ave. Bldg B. Rm 110 Salinas CA 93901	2/12-4/09 ; Closed 3/26/26	Every Thursday 5pm-8pm ;March 26 Spring Break -Closed-	Same-day tax preparation - No appointment required
  Hartnell College- Alisal	1752 E. Alisal St Bldg C, Rm 213, Salinas, CA 93905	02/14-04/11 ; Closed 3/28/26	Every Saturday 9am-1pm ;March 28 Spring Break -Closed-	Same-day tax preparation - No appointment required
  Marina Public Library	190 Seaside Circle. Marina CA 93933	2/21-04/11	Every Saturday 10am- 12:30pm	Drop off your taxes and pick them up the following week - Appointment req Website: http://www.unitedwaymcca.org/freetaxprep Phone(s): (831) 757-3206 Hours: Hours vary by location Eligibility: Monterey County residents with 2025 annual household income less than $69,000 *No rental income (from a property you own) *Did not file for bankruptcy last year *Had no cancellation of debt outside of non-business credit cards *No clergy income *If married, are filing jointly *If self-employed, no business related expenses over $35,000 or businesses with employees, inventory, business property, net loss, or depreciating assets. *No sales of cryptocurrency Requirements: Original photo identification and Social Security cards required, copies not accepted, bring both as proof of identification, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may substitute for Social Security Number a) photo identification of both spouses if married b) Social Security cards of taxpayer, spouse, and dependents c) birthdates of taxpayer, spouse, and dependents d) Form W-2, Form 1098, and Form 1099 from all employers e) Form 1095 A, Form 1095 B, and Form 1095 C if applicable f) 2024 state and federal tax returns z) additional required documents if applicable Areas Served: Monterey United States Categories: VITA Programs Contacts: Location(s) Location Name: HARTNELL COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS Accessibility: Potential limitations to access, call for details Physical Address: 411 Central Avenue, Building B, Room 110, Salinas, CA, 93901 Sharing and Contact Info Please provide your phone number below and you will receive a text message. Phone Number * Send Message Live Help Please fill out the following form and a specialist will contact you as soon as possible. How would you like to be contacted? Voice Call Text Message Phone Number (ten digits only) Do Not Fill This Out A specialist will be with you shortly. Or click to call us directly or dial 877-8KINSHIP.