Free virtual tax preparation offered
CSULB
IRS-certified students will provide free tax services to lowincome families, disabled people, the elderly, students, non-residents and limited English-speaking individuals.
More than 50 English- and Spanish-speaking California State University, Long Beach, accounting students are providing free tax preparation assistance to qualified families. The Internal Revenue Service-certified students will help those who make $57,000 or less, disabled people, the elderly, students, non-residents and individuals with limited English proficiency.
The free service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic (VITA), which is an IRS-sponsored program.
Last year, student-volunteers filed state and federal tax returns that combined totaled more than $1 million in refunds.
Participants must have the following original documents (if applicable): • Government issued photo ID or driver’s license.
• Original Social Security card or documents of individual taxpayer identification number.
• All W-2s and 1099s (if any).
• Other income and expense information.
• Tuition fees and expenses paid form 1098-T.
• Total expenses paid for child’s daycare if any.
• Daycare or dependent care provider’s address, phone and SSN or EIN.
• Bank account and routing number (voided check) for direct deposit of refund.
• Last year’s tax return is helpful, but not required.
To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
Service will be provided Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., through March 26.
To make an appointment, visit https://www.csulbbap.com/vita. For more information, contact Briana Martin, VITA media coordinator, at Vita.csulb@gmail.com or (562) 726-2331.
