Wilkes University Accounting Students to Offer Free Income Tax Preparation
Wilkes-Barre, PA (01/27/2020) — Accounting students at Wilkes University's Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership will offer free tax preparation to the public through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.
The service will be offered February 1, 8, 15, and 22 by appointment only from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in room 134 on the first floor of the University Center on Main, 169 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre (corner of South Main Street and West South Street).
Income tax assistance is by appointment only. Please call (570) 408-4710 and leave a message with your name and phone number. You will be contacted to schedule an appointment
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to people with household income of less than $56,000 who file basic federal, state, and local tax returns. Anyone interested in the service should bring the following items to the VITA site:
- Photo Identification
- Valid social security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents
- Wage and earning statements (Form W-2) from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099)
- A copy of last year's federal and state returns if available
- Other relevant information about income and expenses
- Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit
- Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider's tax identifying number
Both spouses must be present for taxpayers who are married and will be filing joint returns.
If there is a question regarding whether the University is closed due to inclement weather on the day tax preparation appointments are scheduled, please call (570) 408-7669. An automated message will inform you of the closure.
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About Wilkes University:
Wilkes University is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, Wilkes is on a mission to create one of the nation's finest doctoral universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small college, open to all who show promise. The Economist named Wilkes 25th in the nation for the value of its education for graduates. In addition to 46 majors, Wilkes offers 24 master's degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs, including the doctor of philosophy in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy, and master of fine arts in creative writing. Learn more at www.wilkes.edu.
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Wilkes University accounting students providing free income tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program are, from left to right, Edward Lukowski, Nick Schepis,Taylor Akmal, Garret Gagliardi and Kacee Diehl.