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Welcome to the San Diego State University VITA homepage!

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS program designed to assist low income taxpayers (generally people who make $58,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speaking taxpayers (including non-US residents) who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns) file their tax returns. Volunteers at this location are SDSU students that have been trained and certified by the IRS to prepare federal and California state income tax returns free of charge.

Mission

The mission of SDSU VITA is to improve the lives of the campus community by providing free tax assistance in partnership with the IRS. Many students and other community members do not have access to affordable tax preparation services or are unaware of tax programs (e.g., Earned Income Tax Credit; Education Tax Credit; Child Tax Credit) that could put thousands of dollars back in their hands and into the local economy. SDSU VITA also provides assistance to SDSU international students with their non-resident income tax compliance. International students often need special assistance to navigate this unfamiliar and complex area of tax law.

For information on volunteering for VITA click here Volunteers 
For hours and directions to VITA click here Hours and Location

Coordinators

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Steve Gill

Site Coordinator: Doug Kelley

IRS Site Advisor: Anna Cabrera

Student Coordinators: Sierra and Leanne

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8221 

Please note: The information covered on our web site is not intended as tax advice nor should it be construed as tax advice. SDSU volunteers are not professional tax advisors and cannot give tax advice. For tax advice assistance, contact a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Attorney, or Enrolled Agent (EA).