The County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, along with its Free Tax Prep LA partners, encouraged last-minute tax filers to take advantage of available free resources to help get a better return and avoid expensive fees.

Last year, Free Tax Prep LA, a public-private partnership, helped eligible taxpayers put more than $15 million back into the pockets of L.A. County families.

Now in its second year, Free Tax Prep LA continues to serve even more L.A. County residents with free tax preparation services across the County.

Free Tax Prep LA’s volunteer tax preparers help working families take advantage of state and federal credits to give them a much needed financial boost.

Throughout the current tax season, Free Tax Prep LA partners have collectively assisted more than 9,500 eligible taxpayers at dozens of sites across the County.

“As the tax deadline on April 17 approaches, county residents should know that they may be eligible for free tax filing assistance,” said Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “This free bilingual service can help working families make ends meet.”

“If you still need to file your income tax returns, there are free, safe, and qualified tax preparers available to serve you,” said Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Director Brian J. Stiger. “Call our department at 800-593-8222 and we can connect you with a free tax preparation site near you.”

A day-long, Free Tax Prep Los Angeles event, Free Coffee, Free Donuts, Free Tax Prep, will be held at Central City Neighborhood Partners on Tuesday, April 17, at 501 South Bixel Street, Los Angeles 90017.

Free Tax Prep Los Angeles is a public and private partnership being led by the the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs, city of Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department, the Koreatown Youth + Community Center, Citi Community Development and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.