VITA at Gies -- Take Charge of Your Taxes

Get up-to-date news on the VITA income tax program through Gies Business, including tips for your taxes and the schedule for the Gies VITA site at Salt & Light Urbana. The VITA site opens February 1st and closed in April. We are currently at capacity and not able to start any new tax returns. For more information about the program, visit https://go.gies.illinois.edu/VITA.

Welcome to VITA at Gies Blog! On this blog, you can learn more about:

• how to take part at Gies VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site, and
• timely information from the IRS (Internal Revenue Service).

The University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business and Salt & Light partner to bring the IRS-sponsored VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program to the local community. The VITA program is designed to help lower-income households, older adults, people with disabilities as well as non-English speakers prepare their tax returns.

Tax preparation services are FREE. Plus, VITA tax preparers help people receive eligible tax credits to get money back. VITA services begin February 1^st.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program served a record number of taxpayers in 2024. Over 700 tax returns were completed through VITA, an increase of 40% over 2023. This amazing partnership includes undergraduate and graduate accounting students as well as faculty from Gies College of Business. Under the direction of Mandi Alt, instructor of Gies Accountancy, the VITA program helps students get real-life tax experience while helping the Champaign-Urbana community.

We’re looking forward to serving people again in 2025!