volunteer income tax assistance
free tax filing services for households in need
filing taxes with confidence
A New Leaf’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides low-to-moderate-income households in the Valley with entirely free tax preparation.
VITA is a volunteer-based program, with local accountants, financial experts, and others stepping up to help their community. By recruiting top quality volunteers and requiring rigorous training, VITA provides top-tier service to the communities it serves.
Each year, the VITA program puts countless dollars back into the pockets of hard-working families and individuals. Offering such an important service to low-income households free of charge is critical, and A New Leaf is proud to invest in our community.
VITA SERVICES
HOW TO QUALIFY
VOLUNTEER WITH VITA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is a robust service in the West Valley, with the ability to help thousands of residents with filing their taxes. If you need a summary of services offered and the program itself, download our fact sheet today:
Starting with the 2026 tax filing season, the IRS will no longer issue paper checks for tax refunds. This means refunds will need to be received electronically. To help you get your refund safely and as quickly as possible, our VITA tax sites can connect you with options for low-cost, low-fee bank accounts through BankOnArizona.org. These accounts are available through multiple financial institutions and may be a good fit if you don’t currently have a bank account. See more by downloading the flyer below:
VITA services
Without help, it is extremely common for households to not claim their Earned Income Tax Credit, or to make mistakes in filing that reduce their returns. A New Leaf’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program ensures that households don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on filing their taxes, while also making sure that they receive all the tax benefits for which they are entitled.
how to qualify for VITA
A New Leaf’s VITA program offers free tax assistance to households who make $69,000 or less. Services focus on community members with disabilities, the elderly, veterans, Native Americans, the homeless population, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance preparing their tax returns.
Appointments and Locations
A New Leaf’s VITA Program host tax assistance locations at community and neighborhood centers, churches, schools, community colleges, and other convenient locations across the west valley, generously donated by local business and community partners.
There is no appointment required for tax preparation services this season.
All West Valley VITA sites are open as walk-in facilities, providing assistance on a first come first serve basis, however, the number of taxpayers seen each day may be limited according to volunteer availability.
VITA West Valley Locations
At ALL VITA Sites: MUST wear a face mask ALWAYS covering nose and mouth. MUST bring your own pens.
Children/additional people (not required for tax preparation service) are NOT ALLOWED at the sites.
Click below to view locations and their hours:
Arizona Complete Health - Avondale Resource Center
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates
Saturdays: Feb. 7 – Apr. 11, 2026
ASU West Campus (Room: SANDS 103)
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dates
Saturdays: Feb. 7 – Apr. 11, 2026
Closed on 3/14/2026
Buckeye Family Resource Center (Building 700)
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Wednesdays, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dates
Feb. 4 – Apr. 8, 2026
Citadel of Praise Church
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates
Feb. 7 – Apr. 11, 2026
Closed on 2/28/2026
Esther Angulo Community Center
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Fridays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates
Feb. 6 – Apr. 10, 2026
Estrella Mountain Community College (Ocotillo Hall, Room 102)
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates
Feb. 6 – Apr. 10, 2026
Closed on 3/20/2026
Glendale Community College (Building B, Room 108)
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates
Feb. 3 – Apr. 7, 2026
Closed on 3/17/2026
GESD System of Care Center
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dates
Wednesdays: Feb. 4 – Apr. 8, 2026
Closed on 2/25/2026
Littleton Elementary School District Office (Family Welcome Center)
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Thursdays: 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dates
Feb. 5 – Apr. 9, 2026
Luke Air Force Base (MUST HAVE BASE ACCESS)
Bldg. 219 (Base Library)
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Mondays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates
Feb. 2 – Apr. 15, 2026
Closed on 2/16/2026
Riverboat Bingo
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dates
Feb. 4 – Apr. 15, 2026
Surprise Resource Center (Bldg. A, Suite # 124)
Days & Hours for Drop-Off
Mondays: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates
Mondays: Feb. 2 – Apr. 13, 2026
Tuesdays: Feb. 3 – Apr. 14, 2026
Thursdays: Feb. 5 – Apr. 9, 2026
To view all relevant information to locations, see their policies and procedures, as well as other details, download the program location listing below:
become a VITA volunteer
A New Leaf is always looking for volunteers to help VITA and there is no prior tax experience required. We provide extensive training and certify you with the IRS as qualified to file taxes.
By joining A New Leaf’s VITA team you will be helping thousands of low-income households across the Valley save money and properly file their taxes.
volunteer roles and information
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apply to volunteer
donate to the VITA program
You can support the incredibly important work of VITA by making a donation, which is eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. Your financial support will provide thousands of low-income households with free tax preparation and support!
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Puja Sachan
Program Manager
(623) 975-4237
psachan@turnanewleaf.org