Free VITA Tax Preparation | Mar. 28

Get free tax prep assistance from IRS-certified student and community volunteers at VITA Tax Preparation!

VITA Tax Assistance Program Details

• When: Saturdays from February 14 through April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., not available during Spring Break (March 14 and 21)
• Who's Eligible: Taxpayers with an annual income of $69,000 or less (including CSU employees), people with disabilities, retired community members who meet IRS qualifications
• Who'll Help You: Accounting students and community members who have been IRS-trained and certified

Tax Assistance for International Students

VITA tax prep support for international scholars occurs at a different site at CSU due to special training requirements for volunteers. Visit MakeChange Noco for more information on VITA tax prep services for international scholars. 

How the Tax Assistance Program Works

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is being provided by students of the accounting honor society Beta Alpha Psi and community members who are IRS-trained and certified volunteers. Volunteers will help you complete the IRS Intake/Interview form and check that all documentation is provided before advanced volunteers complete tax returns with you. Filled-out returns are checked for completeness, then printed and reviewed with you before being electronically filed with the IRS and Colorado Department of Revenue.

How to Get Free Tax Prep Assistance At VITA

• Complete the intake form and gather all required documents
• Service is 100% walk-in — first come, first served with new clients accepted until noon
• Free parking is available in Lot 305, directly east of Rockwell Hall

 Check Eligibility Requirements

What to Bring

• A printed, completed intake form
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns; if available, this is one of the most helpful items to bring!
• Proof of identification (photo ID)
• Social Security card for you and all dependents claimed on the tax 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
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit, such as a blank check
• the IRS will no longer send a paper check, so direct deposit is required
• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
• Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, SSA-1099, 1099-Misc, 1099-NEC) from all employers
• Interest, dividend, and stock sale statements from banks & brokerages (Forms 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B)
• 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