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United Way of Central Eastern California urges residents to use free tax-prep; reports roughly $6.2M returned last year
Summary
United Way president Eric Arias told the Kern County Board that the organization's volunteers are offering free tax-preparation services and said last year they returned about $6.2 million to Kern County families and served roughly 3,280 people; the organization asked the board to help publicize the service.
Eric Arias, president and CEO of United Way of Central Eastern California, told the Kern County Board on Jan. 27 that the nonprofit has launched free tax-preparation services for the season and asked the board to help spread the word.
Arias said volunteers are preparing taxes at the United Way office and reported that last year the organization returned about $6.2 million to Kern County families and served roughly 3,280 clients. He asked supervisors to encourage residents to take advantage of the free service and to partner on outreach.
Supervisor comments thanked United Way for its work; staff and community partners were encouraged to coordinate outreach so more residents can complete their returns and claim eligible refunds and credits.
Next steps: United Way will continue volunteer tax-preparation at its offices and seeks partnerships with county staff and community groups to publicize the service.
