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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. Our VITA site will be open for services in February 2025. For more information about the program, visit https://go.gies.illinois.edu/VITA.
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  • Have You Checked Your Withholdings Lately?

    Oct 19, 2024 5:15 pm0 views

    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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    Announcing: VITA at Gies – Take Charge of Your Taxes Blog

    Oct 7, 2024 4:45 pm1 views

    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 1st.

  • A VITA volunteer talking to a taxpayer at the VITA site. A sign says Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Tax Document Drop-Off.

    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Needs Community Volunteers

    Oct 17, 2024 2:00 pm3 views

    The Gies College of Business and Salt & Light partner to bring the IRS-sponsored VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program to the community. In 2024, more than 700 households’ tax returns were completed and filed for free because of this amazing program. We need community volunteers! Volunteers greet taxpayers and ensure they bring the correct documents needed. Volunteers will NOT complete tax returns. Volunteers will coach college students with information gathering skills.