Welcome To EBALDC’s VITA Program!

Every year, the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) hosts VITA, a program of the IRS that trains volunteers to provide free tax preparation for low-income individuals and families. VITA is an important and highly impactful poverty-alleviation tool that we pair with a Savings Initiative that encourages clients to save part of their refund. In 2023, our volunteers prepared over 1,300 returns and secured over $1.8 million in refunds for the community.

Completing Your Tax Return

At this time, our VITA sites are now closed. Please complete our 2024 Back Tax Event Waitlist to be contacted for more information in summer 2024.

Please refer to United Way Bay Area’s Free Tax Help guide to locate an available free tax site or free filing service.

For additional questions or concerns, please email vita@ebaldc.org.

Check Your Tax Refund Status

Use the IRS’s Check My Refund Status Tool to review the status of your Federal refund.

Use the California Franchise Tax Board’s Check Refund Status Tool to review the status of your CA refund.

Returning or Current Volunteers

As the 2023-2024 season ends, we are looking for volunteers to join us for our annual Back Tax Event. Roles include intake specialists, tax preparers, translator, and admin support. If you are looking to learn new skills, work directly with clients, and have a real impact in your community, please be in touch. No experience necessary. To volunteer, please contact us at volunteer@ebaldc.org.