LOS ANGELES (CBS) — If you’ve watched TV lately, you have surely been bombarded by commercials about tax preparation (yes, it’s almost that time of year again!).

Stephan Miskjian, a chartered financial analyst and certified financial planner, was an in-studio guest on the KCAL9 News at 8 a.m. Sunday to talk about tax credits and how some people qualify for free tax advice and preparation.

Are you one of those people?

General Help:
IRS (800) 829-1040
California (800) 852-5711
IRS website
California website

In-Person Tax Preparation:
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (800) 906-9887
Tax Counseling For The Elderly (800) 906-9887
United Way website

On-line Tax Preparation:
IRS Free File Tax Software
IRS Free File Forms
CalFile

Tax Software:
Many vendors including H&R Block, Turbo Tax