Free tax preparation and tax return filing will be available for students and
community members Saturdays from February 1st to April 5th except March
15th and 22nd. Site will be open from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The last walk in is signed in at 1:00 pm unless staffing needs require sign-ins to end earlier. Follow signs around Rockwell Hall. Taxpayers
with an annual income of $67,000 or less and retired community members fitting the applicable criteria are
eligible for this free service. CSU employees who meet the program criteria are
eligible for assistance. More information is available at www.makechangenoco.org.
Getting Here
- No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcomed on a first come, first served basis. The last walk in is signed in at 1:00 pm unless staffing needs require sign-ins to end earlier.
- The site will be closed March 15th and 22nd during CSU’s spring break
- Free parking is available in Lot 305, directly east of Rockwell Hall
- If you are an international student or scholar, you may obtain specialized tax
assistance by appointment ONLY. See details below.
The CSU College of Business is located at 501 W. Laurel Street. Rockwell Hall is the easternmost of the two main College buildings. Follow “VITA Tax Site” signs from the east entrance of Rockwell Hall. The entrance is near the corner of Laurel and Meldrum streets.
Dates
February 1st - April 5th, 2025
About the Tax Assistance Program
This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is being provided by Beta Alpha Psi students and community members who are IRS trained and certified volunteers. Volunteers will assist taxpayers complete the IRS Intake/Interview form and check that all documentation is provided before advanced volunteers complete tax returns with the client. Completed returns are checked for completeness, then printed and reviewed with the taxpayer before being electronically filed with the IRS and Colorado Department of Revenue.
What to Bring
- A completed intake form. Please print the form and bring it with you to save time.
- Proof of identification (photo ID)
- A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available (this is very beneficial and one of the most helpful items to bring)
- Taxpayer's Social Security card for themselves and all dependents claimed on a return
- 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 number
- Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
- Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
- Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
Additional Resources
More information about the VITA program is available
at www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-
taxpayers
If you are an international student or scholar, you may obtain specialized tax
assistance by appointment ONLY.
*Please note that the International VITA services are separate from
the CSU’s VITA program and are appointment only. The phone number to call for
an appointment is (970) 217-6224. This line only accepts messages. Students
must leave their name and phone number and will receive a call back within 2
business days. More information is available at www.makechangenoco.org
This is a community service of Beta Alpha Psi accounting honor society. For
more information about BAP or to volunteer, email vitatax.csubap@gmail.com