SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The University of Illinois Springfield is offering free tax preparation services for the first time.
The program, hosted by the UIS College of Business and Management, is offered through the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Trained and IRS-certified volunteers will be available to help with preparing and filing federal and state income tax returns for free. The program is designed to support people who earn $67,000 or less, people with disabilities, older adults and limited English-speaking taxpayers.
Anyone unsure if they qualify is asked to contact UIS for help.
The tax preparation services will be offered from February 1 through March 31 at UIS in the College of Business and Management, University Hall, Room 4046.Â
Appointments are required and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made by emailing vitataxhub@uis.edu or calling 217-206-6541.
Participants are asked to bring all necessary documents to their appointment for accurate and fast service.
More information can be found on the UIS website.
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