Students from CU-麻豆影院鈥檚听Leeds School of Business听are offering free tax preparation services to individuals under the Internal Revenue Service-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Members of the public who make $53,000 or less are eligible for the service, now in its sixth year at the Leeds School.
The assistance is available on a walk-in basis through April 4 on Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Koelbel Business Building, room 375. The building is located at听995 Regent Drive听on the CU-麻豆影院 campus, across from the Coors Events Center.
There are no appointments and the service is operated on a first come first served basis. Because of limited staffing and a high volume of participants, early arrival is recommended. Participants who arrive late might be rescheduled for another day. Walk-in times are subject to change due to adverse weather.
Participating Leeds School students have passed an IRS certification exam. Community volunteers who are experienced in tax law review all student-prepared tax returns to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Last year, Leeds School students prepared approximately 440 tax returns and obtained more than $532,000 in refunds for taxpayers. The students also placed an extra $160,000 into the local economy through Earned Income Tax Credits for families.听
Eligible taxpayers should bring the following:
--Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Notices/Cards for the taxpayer, the taxpayer鈥檚 spouse, and dependents.听
--Photo identification for the taxpayer and the taxpayer鈥檚 spouse if married and filing jointly. Both spouses must be present.
--All W-2 and 1099 forms and other income-related documents.
--Proof of mortgage interest, property taxes, daycare expenses (including provider鈥檚 tax ID number), college education expenses (e.g. 1098-T form) and all other deductible expenses.
--A copy of last year鈥檚 federal tax return.
--Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (e.g. voided check).
--Proof of foreign status if applying for ITIN.
For more information about the accounting division at CU-麻豆影院鈥檚 Leeds School visit听. For more information about CU-麻豆影院's free tax preparation assistance call听303-492-0746 or email听vitatax@colorado.edu.