If you or your household are low to moderate income and need help filing your taxes, there is help available. Managing editor Tami Roleff has more information…
If you or your household earned less than $56,000 in 2018, you may qualify for free tax preparation assistance. The county offers free federal and California state income tax preparation and e-filing services to eligible low-to-moderate income individuals and families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. All tax returns are completed and filed electronically by IRS-trained and certified volunteers. To schedule an appointment in Twentynine Palms, call 760-228-6355; in Yucca Valley, call 760-228-5328.