Tax Services & 
ITIN Services

Since 2000, MAOF has provided free tax preparation services for low-income households through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Through the VITA Program MAOF provides year-round free tax preparation services for families that make under $58,000. MAOF staff ensures California State and Federal Earned Income Tax Credits and Stimulus Payments are not overlooked to put cash back into the pockets of qualifying working families and individuals. 

MAOF has Certified Acceptance Agents (CAA) to assist individuals  apply or renew Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) for individuals without a social security number.

Eligibility

 We cannot assist taxpayers who fall into one or more of the below categories:

Incomes more than $58,000
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Married Filing Separately returns (If you are legally married & file alone)
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Self-employed or cash income with business related expenses over $10,000, have a loss, taking expenses with no proof (receipts, documented mileage, etc. are required), employees, inventory, or business property.
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Returns for businesses (S-Corps, LLCs, etc)
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Canceled debt income (Forms 1099-C and 1099-A) for foreclosures or short sale
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Handwritten tax documents (W-2, 1099, 1098, etc.)
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Returns for visitors, such as “F,” “J,” “M,” or “Q” visas, that require a 1040NR tax return
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Foreign Income, Royalty Income, or income from a partnership/corporation (K-1 form)