Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $79,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Part of the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business

VITA Community Nights - February 3rd - April 9th, except the week of March 9th
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
5:30pm-8:30pm by appointment
BUS 118

Schedule a community appointment

VITA Student Nights

February 9th at 3pm-5pm in BUS 120 by appointment
February 23rd at 3pm-5pm in BUS 118 by appointment
March 2nd at 3pm-5pm in BUS 120 by appointment
March 16th at 3pm-5pm in BUS 120 by appointment
March 23th at 3pm-5pm in BUS 120 by appointment
March 30th at 3pm-5pm in BUS 120 by appointment
April 6th at 3pm-5pm in BUS 120 by appointment

*Students need to bring their own laptop

Schedule a student appointment

Walk-ins will be taken should there be any cancellations.

In order for us to prepare your return, you must have the following items:

Proof of identification (photo ID)
Original copy of social security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
Proof of bank account routing and account numbers if desiring direct deposit (such as a blank check)
Total amount spent on tuition and books during the tax year, if applicable
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099), if applicable
Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number, if applicable
Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

Married-Filing-Jointly: To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

Students: Please find out if anyone is claiming you on their tax return as a dependent

You can also file your own taxes for free online at www.myfreetaxes.com. It will redirect you to TaxSlayer (TaxSlayer owns the site, and yes, it is still free).

Please note that there are limitations on the returns we are certified to prepare and file. If you have any questions please contact vita@suu.edu or the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business at 435-586-5462.