MEDIA ADVISORY
April 13, 2026

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Jennifer Webber
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Free Tacos and Free Tax Preparation in Sacramento on Tax Day
“Tacos & Taxes” event to feature free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers
Filers may also be eligible for refundable tax credits that put money back in their pockets

Sacramento, CA – This Wednesday, April 15, “Tax Day”, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, Golden State Opportunity (GSO), and Asian Resources Inc. (ARI) are co-hosting “Tacos & Taxes” at the ARI Headquarters in Sacramento. Free tax preparation services to community members through ARI’s VITA program will be offered.

Participants will enjoy free tacos at the event while they get their taxes prepared by IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers for no cost. VITA Volunteers provide free, safe, convenient, trusted, and caring tax preparation. Individuals with an income up to $69,000 or seniors (65+) with an annual income up to $90,000 may be eligible for free tax preparation at this event. To register for an appointment, participants can call the ARI office at 916-454-1892.

Filers also may qualify for refundable, cash-back tax credits when they file their taxes. Cash-back tax credits like the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), and the Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) are some of the state’s most effective anti-poverty tools and help put more money back into the pockets of working people. California workers who earn no more than $32,900 and file their taxes could receive up to $302 for workers without children and up to $3,756 for families with children via the CalEITC.

Tacos & Taxes Event Details

WHO

WHAT: Tacos & Taxes – Free Tax Preparation by IRS-Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers 

WHERE: Asian Resources Inc., 6270 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA 95824

WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Opening remarks/program with Treasurer Ma, Assemblymember Nguyen, GSO President Amy Everitt, and ARI Executive Director Rejie Marie Baloyos at 9:45 AM

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: 75+ attendees, community-based organization providing tacos and helping families file their taxes for free. 

In addition to free tax prep, information about the programs below will be available:

  • State Treasurer Fiona Ma’s office – Savings programs (CalKIDS, ScholarShare 529, CalABLE) and its soon-to-launch HOPE for Children Trust Account Program
  • Golden State Opportunity – Information about cash-back tax credits

GSO’s community-powered outreach helps lift people out of poverty and connects working people with cash-back tax credits. 

For more information about tax credits for low-income workers, along with free tax preparation and a free calculator to estimate your tax refund, visit CalEITC.org.

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CalEITC4Me is a groundbreaking, public-private partnership with community-based organizations and the state of California focused on the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), a cash-back tax credit that puts money back into the pockets of low-income Californians.