Tri Counties Bank Helps Low-Income California Taxpayers Secure More Than $1 Million in Tax Refunds

Tri Counties Bank Helps Low-Income California Taxpayers Secure More Than $1 Million in Tax Refunds

Tri Counties Bank, in partnership with the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC), United Way of Northern California, United Way California Capital Region, United Way Fresno and Madera Counties, and VITA at JEDI (Jefferson Economic Development Institute), announced that its 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helped more than 600 low-income families across Northern and Central California receive a total of $1,269,012 in tax refunds.

In 2026, Tri Counties Bank’s VITA partnerships served California communities across 10 counties, including Shasta, Butte, San Francisco and Kern. The bank hosted VITA services at 15 branches, providing volunteers and intake services, and contributed funding for additional community-based locations. Assistance was offered in both English and Spanish at select sites.

Established by the IRS in 1969, the VITA program provides free tax preparation services for:

Individuals earning $69,000 or less;