Free tax prep on campus

City College is offering free state and federal tax services by IRS trained and certified tax preparers for students and their families with incomes of less than $49,000 until April 18.

By Kwame Opoku-DukuThe Guardsman

City  College is offering free state and federal tax services by IRS trained  and certified tax preparers for students and their families with incomes  of less than $49,000 until April 18.

Students  can access these services at Ocean, Mission, Southeast and Evans  campuses, which feature Chinese and Spanish bilingual speakers to assist  taxpayers with limited English-speaking skills.

Students  can also request a screening to see if they are eligible for food  stamps, health insurance, child care assistance, and other benefits. In  addition, financial counseling and opening of bank accounts and prepaid  debit cards are available.

The  sites are open Monday through Friday with daytime and evening hours  through April 18. Call 415-391-7427 for an appointment or for more  information. Walk-ins are welcome.

The program is sponsored by Single Stop USA, United Way and the City College Financial Aid Office.

Email:
kopokuduku@theguardsman.com