Free CSULB Tax Preparation Service

College of Business students from Cal State Long Beach are providing free in-person tax preparation assistance to families who make $60,000 or less, low-income students, elderly, non-residents and individuals with limited English proficiency. All volunteer students are certified by the IRS.

The free service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic (VITA), an IRSsponsored program.

Last year student volunteers filed state and federal tax returns that resulted in more than $1 million in refunds.

“VITA benefits both our business students and the local community,” said Professor Sudha Krishnan, faculty advisor for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. “The students get hands-on experience while also helping those in the community who may not have the disposable income to pay for a professional tax preparer.”

The VITA service offers both in-person or Zoom (virtual) services.

An appointment is recommended, but not required. Walk-ins and those dropping off documents should go to room 243 in the College of Business Building. There is a fee to park.

Masks are required for inperson assistance.

The hours of service are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The preparation service will be closed March 27 through March 31 for spring break.

For additional information and to determine documents necessary to complete returns, contact VITA coordinator Heather Anne Eusebio at vita. csulb@gmail.com or 562-3540805. Visit www. csulb. edu/ college- of- business for more information on the program.