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.

The Gies VITA tax assistance program at Salt & Light is at capacity. We cannot begin any new tax return preparations.

We are still open to review prepared tax returns with taxpayers. Please remember to come back to Salt & Light to review and sign for your completed tax return. Bring your photo identification with you! We cannot e-file your tax return without your review.

We are open until Wednesday, April 15th on:

• Tuesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 13th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 11th from 11:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

Please do not wait until the last minutes as the lines may be long.

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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