Long Beach Offers Free Tax Filing Assistance This Weekend

The city's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance event will provide tax prep and ITIN applications at no cost.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The city of Long Beach is hosting a free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) event this Saturday, February 28th, from 10am to 3pm at the Silverado Park Community Center. The event is open to qualifying Long Beach residents with incomes of $67,000 or less and will offer tax preparation services and individual tax identification number (ITIN) applications at no cost.

Why it matters

This free tax assistance event supports the goals of the Westside Promise Initiative's Financial Empowerment Commitment, which aims to expand access to financial services, banking opportunities, and financial literacy in West Long Beach. The VITA program is a nationally recognized IRS-sponsored effort to serve individuals and families with low-to-moderate incomes.

The details

The VITA event is being organized by the Cal State Long Beach VITA Program, U.S. Bank, Westside Long Beach Advocacy Group, Los Angeles County Consumer and Business Affairs, and Free Tax Prep Los Angeles. Appointments are encouraged but not required, and those interested can sign up online or call 323-909-1975.

  • The VITA event will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10am to 3pm.

The players

Cal State Long Beach VITA Program

A volunteer tax preparation program run by Cal State Long Beach that is participating in the Long Beach VITA event.

U.S. Bank

A national bank that is partnering with the city of Long Beach to provide free tax preparation services at the VITA event.

Westside Long Beach Advocacy Group

A community organization that is helping to organize and promote the Westside Promise Initiative, which the VITA event supports.

Los Angeles County Consumer and Business Affairs

A county agency that is participating in the VITA event to provide tax preparation assistance to eligible Long Beach residents.

Free Tax Prep Los Angeles

A nonprofit organization that is collaborating with the city of Long Beach to offer free tax filing services at the VITA event.

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What’s next

Residents interested in attending the VITA event can make an appointment online or call 323-909-1975, though appointments are not required.

The takeaway

The city of Long Beach is providing a valuable resource to low-to-moderate income residents by hosting this free tax preparation event, which aligns with the broader goals of the Westside Promise Initiative to improve financial empowerment and access to services in the community.