Thursday marked the start of the 2023 tax season.
El Pasoans who are filing this year can receive free tax preparation services.
Internal Revenue Service certified and trained volunteers will assist individuals at more than 24 locations throughout the city with services in English and Spanish.
Some of the volunteers are students who will help people file taxes at El Paso area schools.
"Being able to help someone in something as complicated as taxes is such a good feeling," said Michale Reyes, a Clint High School student.
Ruby Alvarez, vice president of GECU Community Development, said students are not only learning an important skill for themselves but also teaching others.
"They are learning this important piece for their future life and learning the importance of helping their community," said Alvarez.
GECU and The Coalition for Family Economic Progress partnered to bring free tax help to El Pasoans.
“We’re so happy to collaborate with our incredible VITA partners and volunteers for another season of free tax preparation and filing. Together, we make this much-needed program possible and bring back millions in tax refunds to the Borderland for a more prosperous and thriving present and future,” said Alvarez.
Tax filers can find a list of VITA sites and a list of documents to bring by visiting freetaxeselpaso.org.
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