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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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  • Cute dog saying "Doing your taxes could be a walk in the park. Get your taxes done for FREE at at free tax preparation site.

    Mark Your Calendars!

    Jan 12, 2025 3:30 pm330 views

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

  • How to Prepare for Your VITA Site Visit

    Jan 20, 2025 2:15 pm221 views

    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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    Selecting a Paid Tax Professional

    Jan 23, 2025 10:00 am16 views

    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.

  • Have You Checked Your Withholdings Lately?

    Oct 19, 2024 5:15 pm1 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 pm28 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.