VENTURA — Tax season is upon us and low- to moderate-income Ventura County residents are encouraged to take advantage of ways to put more money back in their pocket with the help of United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).
Throughout February to April 30, 2026, trained VITA volunteer tax preparers will help working families and individuals file their state and federal tax return and access the tax credits to which they are eligible. Households earning up to $69,000 are eligible to use the free services.
To have your return prepared and e-filed VIRTUALLY by a tax preparation volunteer visit GetYourRefund.org/vcunitedway to upload tax documents using either computer or cell phone.To have your return prepared IN PERSON at one of 8 sites across Ventura County you must schedule an appointment by visiting www.MyFreeTaxes.org for self-appointment setting or by calling 211.
VITA Locations
East County Community Service Center 2900 N. Madera Road, Simi Valley
Many Mansions Hillcrest Villas 2726 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks
Oxnard College OE2, Parking Lot D 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard
CLU – Oxnard 2201 Outlet Center Drive, #600, Oxnard
United Way of Ventura County 702 County Square Drive, Ste.100
Moorpark College 7075 Campus Drive, Technology Building, Moorpark
Ventura Community Service Center 4651 Telephone Road, #200, Ventura
Ventura College East Campus 951 Faulkner, #106, Santa Paula
For more information including list of required documents and directions for DROP OFF sites, visit https://vcunitedway.org/volunteer-income-tax-assistance-vita/
TACOS & TAXES, a community event offering free tax preparation services was Saturday, March 7 at Ventura Housing with Monique Limon, Senate President Pro Tempore, and Steve Bennett, Assemblymember, 38th District.
Our trained and IRS certified volunteers helped low-income individuals maximize their refunds, claim the California Earned Income Tax Credit and other credits for which they are eligible. Plus, everyone enjoyed complimentary tacos! 34 individuals were able to take advantage of the free tax preparation services!
About United Way of Ventura County
Since 1945, United Way of Ventura County has advanced the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our areas of focus are Financial Security, Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, and Community Resiliency. These are essential building blocks for a good quality of life. We support local services and programs that are more than just ‘stop gap’ measures, but solutions that help create lasting change. We invite everyone to be part of the change. Get Involved, Give Back, Take Action. UNITED IS THE WAY. For more information about United Way of Ventura County, visit www.vcunitedway.org