San Jose - VITA Bay Area 2025
BSP's incredible San Jose and Palo Alto staff proudly served the community with VITA tax appointments, ESL classes, and citizenship classes at the San Jose office.
A huge thank you to the dedicated tax professional volunteers who generously provided their skills and services to SEIU United Service Workers West members. Together, we’re building brighter futures
BSP's Financial Capabilities programs offer training and coaching to help property service workers meet their financial goals and achieve economic stability. BSP also offers qualifying participants free tax preparation services.
As an accredited VITA site, BSP can file taxes, ITIN applications and renewals, assist with the creation of payment plans, and educate around ways to save refunds, free of charge.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is essential in serving the community by providing free, reliable tax preparation services to low-to-moderate-income individuals, ensuring they maximize their refunds and claim valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
VITA helps the community in four key ways:
It ensures accurate tax filings, reducing errors and the risk of audits
It saves individuals money that would otherwise be spent on paid tax preparation
It helps taxpayers access crucial tax credits that boost financial stability
It promotes financial literacy by educating individuals on tax-related matters
The success of VITA heavily depends on dedicated volunteers who give their time and expertise to assist taxpayers. Without volunteers, the program could not reach as many individuals in need, making their role vital in providing equitable access to tax services and fostering economic empowerment in the community. Furthermore, It connects people to additional services to build financial health and stability.
What makes VITA unique is the holistic approach it takes to help combat poverty and empower community members to take control of their finances.