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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. The VITA site will be open starting Tuesday, February 3, 2026. For more information about the program, visit https://go.gies.illinois.edu/VITA.
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    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Needs Community Volunteers

    Oct 29, 2025 5:00 pm8 views

    Community volunteers are needed to help support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Champaign-Urbana. The University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business and Salt & Light partner to operate the IRS-sponsored VITA program, which is designed to help lower-income households, older adults, people with disabilities as well as non-English speakers prepare their tax returns. No tax experience necessary to help provide this service to Champaign-Urbana.