Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, in partnership with United Way of the Quad Cities, is now hosting a Free Tax Preparation Clinic through VITA from 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday through April 11 in WIU’s Riverfront Hall, Room 218, on the Moline campus.
“The VITA program is a shining example of the potential partnerships between our WIU-QC programs, faculty, students, regional agencies and the broader community,” said Director of the School of Accounting, Finance, Economics & Decision Sciences Jessica Lin. “We’re particularly excited to offer assistance to Spanish and German-speaking households this year.”
The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program will provide free income tax return preparation for local taxpayers earning up to $60,000 annually. WIU student and community volunteers will assist in preparing basic and current-year tax returns for eligible taxpayers.
Please bring the following to your VITA tax appointment:
- Photo ID for you and your spouse.
- Social Security cards (or copies) for you, your spouse and dependents who you are claiming. An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security card.
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents.
- A copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns or copies of income transcripts from the IRS and state.
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099-INT, 1099-DIV).
- Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit.
Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are accepted. To schedule an appointment at WIU-QC, visit bit.ly/VitaUWQC.
