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  Pick Up Your Tax Return, Please

  by Kathryn SweedlerApr 8, 2025 10:45 am

  Before your tax return can be filed by Gies VITA, you need to return to our Salt & Light Urbana site to review and sign your tax return. The last day to pick up returns is April 12th.

  Please don't put it off until the last day. Lines are likely to get long.

  
  

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  Tackling Tax Basics Webinar

  by Kathryn SweedlerApr 1, 2025 5:00 pm

  Tackling Tax Basics #GetSavvy webinar recording can jumpstart your knowledge before you file your taxes. Take time to listen to this free webinar recording featuring Mandi Alt, Gies College of Business faculty and produced by University of Illinois Student Money Management Center.

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  Only a Few Days Left for 2024 Tax Season!

  by Kathryn SweedlerMar 31, 2025 1:30 pm

  The Gies VITA Site will accept new tax returns to be prepared until Saturday, April 5th. Taxpayers must then return by April 12th to review and sign their tax returns. Only a few days left for 2024 tax season!

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  College Students Talk to Your Family Before You Prepare Your Taxes

  by Kathryn SweedlerMar 31, 2025 1:00 pm

  Young adults need to coordinate with their family to decide who will claim who as a dependent. The answer may include looking at potential tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and education-related tax credits.

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  Taxes for International Students Webinar

  by Kathryn SweedlerFeb 24, 2025 8:30 pm

  Filing your tax return can be stressful and challenging, especially if you're an international student. Listen to this webinar to learn more about your responsibilities as well as resources to help you!

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  Free Tax Filing Directly with the IRS

  by Kathryn SweedlerFeb 24, 2025 9:15 pm

  Illinois and 24 other states have joined Direct File, which means that this year you may be able to do your taxes, for free, directly with the #IRS. Find out if you can use this option: directfile.irs.gov

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  How to Prepare for Your VITA Site Visit

  by Kathryn SweedlerJan 20, 2025 2:15 pm

  To take part in the VITA program, please bring identification and tax documents to Salt & Light (1819 Philo Road, Urbana). Without these documents, your tax return cannot be prepared.

  Click on the title above to read more about preparing for your VITA site visit.

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  Mark Your Calendars!

  by Kathryn SweedlerJan 12, 2025 3:30 pm

  The Gies VITA site opened February 1, 2025. Click on the blog title to read more about open hours and who is eligible for free tax preparation services!

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  Selecting a Paid Tax Professional

  by Mandi AltJan 23, 2025 10:00 am

  At times your best option for preparing your taxes is to hire a paid tax professional. When you hire someone to prepare your taxes, take the time to interview one to three persons to find the best fit for you and your situation. Click on the title above to read more.

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• Have You Checked Your Withholdings Lately?

  by Kathy SweedlerOct 19, 2024 5:15 pm

  The best way to avoid a surprise at tax time is to check your withholding. Watch this IRS video to learn more, and head over to www.irs.gov/withholding. #IRS #taxes

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