Long Beach residents can receive help with filing their taxes during a free event this weekend.
The city will host a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance event for eligible residents from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Silverado Park Community Center, 1545 W. 31st St. The event will offer income tax preparation and individual tax identification number applications at no cost, according to a press release.
The VITA program is available to qualifying taxpayers in Long Beach with an income level of $67,000 or less. VITA is a nationally recognized program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service to serve individuals and families with low-to-moderate incomes, officials said.
Participating volunteers and organizations include the Cal State Long Beach VITA Program, U.S. Bank, Westside Long Beach Advocacy Group, Los Angeles County Consumer and Business Affairs, and Free Tax Prep Los Angeles, according to a press release.
Those interested in attending can make an appointment online or call 323-909-1975. Appointments are encouraged but not required.
For more information about the VITA program, including items to bring to file your tax return, visit the CSULB VITA webpage.
This free event also supports the goals of the Westside Promise Initiative’s Financial Empowerment Commitment, which includes expanding access to financial services, banking opportunities and financial literacy in West Long Beach. The Westside Promise is a 10-year community investment plan that aligns existing city efforts and leverages partnerships to address current and historic challenges facing the westside of Long Beach.