Free income tax assistance event on March 13

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2026

Media Contact:  Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications

Event Contact: Teresa Lantz; Accounting/Finance Department

WHAT: The Cerritos College Accounting Department and Accounting Club will offer free income tax assistance on March 13. Sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax help to individuals who earn $67,000 or less and need assistance preparing their returns. 

IRS-certified volunteers will provide free basic income tax return preparation, including electronic filing, to qualified individuals. Please make an appointment; walk-ins are subject to availability. Download the flyer for a list of required documents.

WHEN: Friday, March 13, 2026
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Cerritos College
Business Education Building, Room 116
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Campus Map: www.cerritos.edu/guide or www.cerritos.edu/google-map.  

COST: Free to eligible individuals.  Free parking is available in Lot 6.

 

About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu. 

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