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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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    Mark Your Calendars!

    Oct 11, 2025 3:30 pm1003 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 pm68 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.