The CSUN VITA Clinic provides cost-free income tax assistance to low-income residents.
Serving the public since 1970, CSUN VITA Clinic is a cost-free income tax assistance service to low-income residents in the San Fernando Valley and beyond. Our goal is to provide outstanding free tax preparation service to low-income taxpayers in our community and to provide our students with a quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation. We are open in 15 locations across the San Fernando Valley. Schedule your appointment below!
The CSUN VITA Clinic is now closed for tax preparation. We will resume operations in late May. Thank you for choosing the CSUN VITA Clinic!
Under the supervision of experienced tax practitioners, trained and certified CSUN students provide free tax preparation services (federal and state) to eligible low-income taxpayers.
All services are by appointment only.
The best way to contact us is by emailing at or calling us at (818) 677-3600.
If you would like to try finding other free tax preparation sites, visit Free Tax Prep Help on the IRS website.
Disclaimer: We recommend checking if you qualify before making an appointment. The VITA program has limitations that may prevent us from serving you.
Become A VITA Client
Services are offered at the CSUN campus and several remote sites in the community beginning in late January through mid-April each year. The CSUN campus site is the only location that operates year round.
Become A Student Volunteer
Services are offered at the CSUN campus and several remote sites in the community beginning in late January through mid-April each year. Enrollment in the CSUN VITA Clinic for the Spring of 2025 is now closed. Please check back with us in November 2025 for more volunteer opportunities!
For Clients
Free Tax Help – Check Eligibility
We recommend checking if you qualify before making an appointment. The VITA program has limitations that may prevent us from serving you.
Taxpayer Stories
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Financial Coaching
Through personalized coaching sessions, we provide support on budgeting, saving, managing debt, and planning for future goals.
For Students
Become a Student Volunteer
Make a difference in the community and develop your professional skills as a VITA Volunteer.
Student Volunteer Testimonials
Watch former students talk about the value being a VITA volunteer both professionally and personally.
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In 2024, the CSUN Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic clinched the top ranking among more than 6,974 VITA sites nationally in terms of returns transmitted.CSUN’s VITA Clinics are helping Californians qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC).
$10.9 Million in tax refunds
and $3.6 million in federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits.
282 Volunteers
Supported by 282 student volunteers, the CSUN VITA Clinic provided free tax preparation for over 9,722 low-income taxpayers in Los Angeles County.
15 Tax Sites Ran in Los Angeles County
Open six days weekly to help low-income taxpayers file returns and claim credits and refunds.
Student Tax Preparers in Action
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their generous support of the VITA Tax Clinic. Their contributions make it possible for us to serve the community while providing students with meaningful, hands-on experience. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
CSUN VITA Clinic
Cost-free income tax assistance
Bookstein Hall 1109
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8372
- Phone: (818) 677-3600
- Fax: (818) 677-4892
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