ROSEMEAD, CA -- Jan. 8, 2012 -- University of the West is again offering free tax preparation assistance to the community as part of its role in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

The VITA program will begin in February. This program provides the community with trained tax preparers who are also students in University of the West's Business Administration programs.

For more information about help with your taxes contact professor Chi Sheh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or professor Richard Phan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .