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

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  • Tri Counties Bank & partner organizations reported that the 2026 VITA program served over 600 low-income families across Northern & Central California.
  • The program facilitated a total of $1,269,012 in tax refunds for eligible participants in 2026.
  • Services were delivered across 10 California counties, including Shasta, Butte, San Francisco, & Kern, at 15 bank branches & additional community locations.
  • Assistance was provided in English & Spanish at select sites to support taxpayers with limited English proficiency.
  • The VITA program offers free tax preparation for individuals earning $69,000 or less, people with disabilities, & those with limited English proficiency.
  • This marks the third consecutive year of Tri Counties Bank's participation in the VITA initiative.
  • The program saved participating families an estimated $282,600 in fees, given the average California tax preparation cost of $471.
  • Tri Counties Bank operates 75+ locations with nearly $10 billion in assets & is a subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK).