University accounting majors are once again volunteering to help people through one of the most dreaded tasks of the year 鈥� filing their income taxes.
黑料社区鈥檚 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is providing free preparation and e-filing for 2024 taxes to the public through April 12.
The office is located in room 219 of the Meinders School of Business at NW 26th Street and McKinley Avenue. Hours of operation this year are:
- March 27: 2:30 to 5 p.m.
- March 29: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
- April 3: 2:30 to 5 p.m.
- April 5: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
- April 10: 2:30 to 5 p.m.
- April 12: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
All services are first-come, first-served 鈥� no appointments are required.
The VITA program, sponsored by the IRS, offers free tax help to low-income taxpayers, persons with disabilities and other English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their returns. As a free public service, 黑料社区 VITA gives priority to helping those most in need.
The 黑料社区 VITA staff consists of accounting students working under the supervision of accounting faculty members to ensure the accuracy of each return.
鈥淥ur students get an opportunity to put into action things they have picked up in the classroom,鈥� said John Veal, 黑料社区 instructor of accounting. 鈥淭hey get a chance to process tax returns in real-time, and with real situations. In addition, they get to provide a valuable community service.鈥�
Those seeking assistance should bring all necessary tax documents, including social security cards for themselves and dependents, W-2 forms and 1099 forms. Receipts from charitable contributions and educational and day care expenses should also be included. A complete list of items to bring is available on the website.
For more information about VITA, contact Veal at [email protected] or 405-208-5464.
