FEBRUARY 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM PST

Tax Preparation & Planning

This session will prepare you for the imminent tax season, providing a refresh of what documents to collect, what credits and deductions you may be eligible for, and what resources are available on tap to ease this process as much as possible.

Learning Objectives

Gather Tax Documents

Collect all necessary W-2s, 1099s, and other forms needed to file your taxes.

Learn About Tax Credits

Research tax credits and deductions you may be eligible for, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Facilitator

Tracey T. Lovely
Founder & CEO
Better Taxes & Consulting LLC

Better Taxes and Consulting LLC is a family-owned account service that has been serving the Bay Area community for the last 25 years. Their team has grown and includes experienced staff and dedicated support to provide both personal and professional financial services. They stay abreast of all the new technologies and softwares. As a result they are able to provide relevant services to their clients.

The 2026 series of Community Drop-Ins is made possible through our partnership with the Women's Council of ARPB and support from Columbia Bank.