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If you need help preparing your 2015 tax returns, here is a reminder that the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University offers tax preparation assistance to low- to moderate-income taxpayers.  ¾«¶«Ó°Òµservice is free to students, employees and community members who meet the eligibility requirements.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ VITA site is located in the Schwartz Center and will be open for appointments and walk-ins from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. Individuals should go to the area outside the Registrar’s Office on the first floor. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµVITA site also will be open by appointments only on two more Tuesdays: March 22 and April 5. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµTuesday sessions are held in Schwartz Center, Room 226.

VITA eligibility requirements include individuals who:

• Require a U.S. citizen or resident alien tax return (VITA cannot provide assistance with returns for non-resident aliens).
• Have a total household income of $53,000 or less.
• Have income and earnings that meet the VITA program guidelines. Return preparation is limited for those with debt forgiveness and those with Schedule C, D or E.

More detailed eligibility requirements and a list of documents to bring are available here.

To schedule an appointment, call 211 (if calling from the Kent Campus, dial 8 first) and request information for Portage County. If you have questions, email vita@kent.edu or visit the VITA website.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ VITA program is sponsored by PNC Bank.