ѱҰհ– ĢƵios Bloomington is offering free tax filing assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Volunteers are IRS-certified, and include ĢƵios accounting students, faculty and staff.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To find out if you qualify, visit irs.gov and search “VITA.”
ĢƵios will be available for appointments from Feb. 2 to March 9, 2018. ĢƵios is located at 200 Daniels Way on the west side of Bloomington.
To make an appointment, call (812) 332-1559 and ask to make a VITA appointment. Appointments are available on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your prior year’s tax return to your appointment.
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
