Colorado State University's Vita Program Offers Free Help Preparing Income Tax Returns
Wednesday, March 5, 1997
FORT COLLINS--Having trouble interpreting the federal tax
code or filling out complicated income tax forms?
The public can get free help preparing basic tax returns
through Colorado State University's Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance Program, offered through April 15.
Services are available from 2-5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays, with the exception of spring break from March 10
to 14. The program will be located in the Lory Student Center.
The program's mission is to provide free tax assistance with
basic tax returns to people who may not be able to afford
professional tax help. The program, run by students, is sponsored
by the Colorado State chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, a national
honorary and professional accounting fraternity housed in the
College of Business.
"This is a great opportunity for anyone who needs help in
preparing income tax returns to take advantage of a free
service," said Gary Heer, vice president of finance for the
Colorado State chapter.
The program benefits students because they gain experience
in their field and perform a much-needed service for the
community, Heer said. Last year, Beta Alpha Psi members volunteered more than
225
hours to the VITA program.
Those interested in using the program should bring this year's tax
package and label, all
forms, W-2 and 1099 forms, information about other income, information for
all deductions and
credits and a copy of last year's tax return with them to the program site.
Volunteers at Colorado State only can assist with tax forms for U.S.
citizens. However, VITA
volunteers will have the necessary tax forms available for people who live in
the United States but are
not citizens.
The Colorado State program will take place in the Lory Student
Center. No appointments are
necessary. Dates and room numbers follow.
DATE/ROOM
March 3--Virginia Dale
March 4---165
March 6---206
March 17--224
March 18--208
March 20--206
March 24--Virginia Dale
March 25--166
March 27--165
March 31--202
April 1---165
April 3---206
April 7---165
April 8---210
April 10--165
April 14--210
April 15--208
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