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.

VITA Site Information

  • Update for the Gies VITA Tax Service

    Apr 6, 2026 10:15 am5 views

    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.

  • How to Prepare for Your VITA Site Visit

    Jan 20, 2025 2:15 pm723 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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    Mark Your Calendars!

    Oct 11, 2025 3:30 pm1262 views

    The Gies VITA site will open February 3, 2026. Click on the blog title to read more about open hours and who is eligible for free tax preparation services!

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

    Oct 7, 2024 4:45 pm83 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.