Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and local non-profit leaders visited Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) and urged Angelenos who qualify to avail themselves of the free tax preparation services offered throughout the city.
"To all hard-working Angelenos: The doors are open to free tax help!"said Congressman Becerra. "For working families, a tax refund goes a long way. We're here to make sure Angelenos don't miss out on the help they qualify for and the tax credits they have earned."
In 2014, VITA sites helped file 44, 575 returns in Los Angeles County, helping Angelenos claim over $45 million in total tax refunds and over $17 million in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
The IRS VITA program offers free tax assistance to working families and individuals who make $53,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. CCNP is one of the City of Los Angeles' 19 FamilySource Centers which are designated VITA sites this tax season.