2026 Free Tax Filing Locations
Below are free, in-person locations to file your 2025 Income Taxes in Stanislaus County
1. VITA / TCE Site - United Way of Stanislaus County
The United Way of Stanislaus County Free Tax Prep Program offers free tax preparation and electronic filing services to low- and moderate-income taxpayers.
Address: 422 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354
Application: Use the link below or call 209-523-4562 to make an appointment.
Link: go.oncehub.com/UWayStan
Eligibility: The program primarily serves individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. Typically, this means an annual income of around $100,000 or less. The program is intended for residents of Stanislaus County, though there may be flexibility depending on individual circumstances.
Languages: English and Spanish.
2. CSU Stanislaus VITA (February 12 - April 4)
Stan State VITA Program offers free tax services to those who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
Address: 1 University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382 - located in MSR130, MSR 130b, and MSR 130c.
Application: no appointment required
Service Available: Thursdays 1pm - 5pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm.
Free Parking: Lot 11 on Thursdays; Lot 2 on Saturdays.
Eligibility: Residents of Stanislaus County, people with disabilities, people with limited proficiency in English, and people who generally make $60,000 or less per year.
Languages: English and Spanish.
3. AARP Tax Aide
From: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP)
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to those who qualify, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.
Application: Visit the website to locate a tax preparation location. Some sites require an appointment, visit website for details.
Link: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Service
Phone: 888-687-2277
Eligibility: Must be low-to moderate-income households (priority for individuals aged 50 and older).
Languages: Interpreter services available
Hours: Visit website for hours of individual tax preparation sites.
4. CVCR - Stanislaus Community Services Agency (February 7 - March 7)
Address: 251 E Hacket Road, Modesto, CA 95358
Service Available: Saturdays from 9am - 4pm.
Application: no appointment required
Eligibility: Low-to-moderate income individuals
Languages: English, Spanish, Other
5. CVCR - Central Valley Community Resources (January 26 - December 30)
Address: 1101 Sylvan Avenue Suite A-5, Modesto, CA 95350
Service Available: Mondays and Thursdays, 10am - 12pm
Application: No appointment required
Languages: English, Farsi, Spanish, Other
6. CVCR - Riverbank Public Library (February 4 - March 18)
Address: 3442 Santa Fe Street, Riverbank, CA 95367
Service Available: Wednesdays 2pm - 5pm
Application: No appointment required
Languages: English, Spanish, Other
7. CVCR - Salida Public Library (February 2 - March 23)
Address: 4835 Sisk Road, Salida, CA 95368
Service Available: Mondays 2pm - 5pm
Application: No appointment required
Languages: English, Spanish, Other