Individuals and families who need help with income tax return preparation are invited to attend a free income tax preparation and family resource fair. It will be hosted by Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome E. Horton and local officials at California State University, Dominguez Hills on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several other Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) events are scheduled throughout Los Angeles County during February and March.
Qualified participants will receive tax preparation assistance from trained and certified volunteers, and can receive information about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Attendees who are eligible can qualify for as much as $6,143 in EITC. Taxpayers should bring proof of identification including social security cards, wage and earning statement(s) from employers, interest and dividend statements from banks, bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit, and copies of last year’s federal and state returns, if available.
All workforce and family services are free and open to the public. Language assistance is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Family services will be made available, including job preparation assistance, food and nutrition services, low-cost and free medical services, and health screenings.
The event will be held in Welch Hall, 1000 E. Victoria St. in Carson. To register, call (866) 910-9559.
To find other VITA locations, www.irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep. Enter your zip code or call (800) 906-9887.
