TaxFellows is a division of YTPS, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with the mission to make tax services accessible to all.
We partner with the IRS to provide free tax preparation services through the VITA program.We are also supported by a number of partners, including the San Jose Public Library.
TaxFellows was founded in 2022 by Jack Mao, a former Stanford student and credentialed tax professional, with the goal of democratizing access to high quality tax services for underserved communities. With the unwavering support of numerous stakeholders, volunteers, and the communities, TaxFellows has already helped more than 850 low-income taxpayers claim more than $850,000 in tax refunds and savings, all on a pro bono basis and within the first three years of operation.
TaxFellows relies heavily on the work of volunteers and partners to achieve its mission. Please consider becoming a volunteer to help underserved communities obtain free tax services! Sign up here.
The 2026 team is 20 members strong! Our leadership team is composed of:
Marcel Hite - CEO, Board Chair
Newchi Haung - VITA Head Site Coordinator
Larissa Wen - VITA Assistant Site Coordinator
Christine Hseuh, Enrolled Agent - CFO, Board Member
Maria Hernandez - COO, Board Member
We are advised by:
Jack Mao, Enrolled Agent - Instructor, Chair Emeritus
All of our services are provided for free to eligible taxpayers thanks to our volunteers and sponsors' unwavering support.
VITA Program - Offered in partnership with the IRS, this service provides free tax preparation services by IRS-certified and trained volunteers to taxpayers with an annual income of $70,000 or less
Qualifying taxpayers with annual income of $70,000 or less and simple tax situations can get their tax returns prepared for free by an IRS-certified tax "fellow" (volunteer)!
For the 2026 tax season, we are located at:
Rose Garden Library at 1580 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
Saturdays from 10am-6pm from February 14 to April 11
Special hours:
February 28: closed
March 14: 12:30pm-6pm
We speak English, Spanish, and Chinese. Service is available in 117 other languages through a phone interpreter.
Questions? Feel free to email us at support [at] taxfellows [dot] org or call us at 650-485-1396.
Appointment scheduling will open soon.
Please bring all of your tax documents (W-2s, 1099s etc.), government-issued photo ID, and last year's tax return.
We recommend that you complete and print the Form 13614-C intake form prior to arrival for faster service.
El formulario de admisión está disponible en español aquí.
TaxFellows would not exist without the support of our partners, volunteers, the communities we serve, and the general public (that's you!). Please consider contributing to our mission in one of the following ways.
Write to Us - If our work has been or will be tremendously impactful for you, please tell us your story (anonymity will be honored). Your story will be extremely helpful for us to gain and maintain the support of stakeholders as we expand our services.
Write to Us
Volunteer - The support from our volunteers is crucial for our operations, and our areas of need vary widely from tax to administrative to general support. As long as you love helping others, we would love to have you!
Be a Volunteer
