NSU Offers VITA Program on Tahlequah Campus

TAHLEQUAH The NSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is providing free income tax preparation for low-income and elderly taxpayers again this tax season on the Tahlequah campus.

Student and faculty volunteers will be offering the free tax preparation service every Tuesday and Thursday in the Cedar Room from 3-6 p.m. through April 15.

VITA is free to the public, students, faculty and staff. VITA is a valuable service to families with a household income of less than $50,000. Certified and trained volunteers can help eligible taxpayers will all special credits, such as the Earned Income Credit.

Anyone interested in the VITA services should bring their W-2s, 1099s, and all other income documents, such as Social Security, pensions, and unemployment compensation. Taxpayers must bring a valid drivers license, copy of their social security cards for themselves and their children. If a married couple is filing, both need to be present to have their taxes prepared.

The VITA Program e-files as many returns as possible. Using e-file software eliminates many of the errors associated with paper returns, and with IRS e-file, taxpayers can receive their tax refund sooner than if they mailed their returns. Taxpayers will need to bring banking information in order to e-file.

2/3/2009

Published: 2009-02-03 00:00:00