Providing free income tax help has payoff for Cal State Fullerton students

During tax season, the foot traffic to a basement classroom at Cal State Fullerton really picks up.
That’s where student volunteers from the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics are busy on Fridays and Saturdays providing free tax preparation for low-income families and individuals who qualify.
On a recent Friday morning, it was pretty quiet. About 14 student volunteers were helping seven men and women with their taxes. In late March and April, as the tax deadline approaches, the stud