If you earn $69,000 or less annually, are disabled, or have limited English-speaking skills, you may qualify for free, IRS-certified tax return preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
We are proud to offer this service at the Belmont Library through a partnership between Carlmont High School DECA and retired CPA Aniko Smith.
Having your taxes prepared professionally can be costly. The VITA program is a great way to access expert tax assistance by offering no-cost tax preparation support from certified volunteers.
You may qualify if you:
✔️ Earn $69,000 or less annually
✔️ Are living with a disability
✔️ Have limited English proficiency
If you’re unsure whether you qualify, we encourage you to call the Belmont Library at 833-937-7625.
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Call the Belmont Library at
833-937-7625 to schedule your appointment. Appointments are offered most Saturdays between 10am and 3:00pm.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Complete your 131614-C Intake/Interview Form and gather your tax documents. For a list of what you need to bring with you, click here.
3. Meet With Our Team
After a thorough conversation about your tax situation and current tax documentation, our IRS-certified team will work to prepare your tax return.
Please note: We will call you the day before your appointment to confirm your attendance and ensure you have the necessary documents. If you do not confirm with us, your appointment will be given away to an individual on our waitlist.
Program location:
Belmont Library
Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Phone Number: 833-937-7625
Appointments are required. Please call the library Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm and Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm to schedule your appointment.
About VITA
Since 1969, VITA has been empowering volunteers to serve their communities. All VITA volunteers are required to attend training and pass an IRS certification exam. In 2025 alone, 10,000 VITA tax sites across the USA completed nearly 3 million tax returns.
About the Carlmont VITA Site
The Carlmont VITA site has completed over 200 tax returns since 2022, and over 70 tax returns in 2025 alone. Operated in partnership between the Carlmont High School DECA program and CPA Aniko Smith, IRS-certified students complete tax returns under the guidance of Aniko and her team of financial professionals. All tax returns are personally checked by a CPA or retired CPA before submission to the IRS.
A taxpayer must make $69,000 or less, be disabled, or have limited English-speaking skills.
CPAs and former CPAs will be there to help you and answer any questions. IRS-certified students from the Carlmont High School DECA program will be completing your tax return with the help of the adult tax team, and your tax return is checked by a CPA before it is submitted to the IRS.
Please click here to view a comprehensive list of what you need to bring with you.
Appointments are available most Saturdays from 10am-2:30pm between now and April 11th at the Belmont Library. Registration is required.