Utah Tech University

VITA Free Tax Prep

Tax season is right around the corner! VITA will be starting February 6, 2024 and ending April 11, 2024.

Your taxes made easy

Utah Tech University offers free e-file tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for anyone who makes $57,000 annually or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

VITA appointments need to be scheduled in advance using the following website:
earnitkeepitsaveitutah.org

 

Tax preparation for 2023

Feb 06-Apr 11, 2024 UT Campus


4:30 pm-7:30 am

Tuesdays and Thursdays

In the Hazy Building.

Each appointment is roughly 30 minutes long and must be scheduled ahead of time

(VITA will be closed the week of Spring Break: March 11 – 15)

Feb 06-Apr 11, 2024 Hurricane Center


4:30 pm-7:30 pm

Wednesdays

Each appointment is roughly 30 minutes long and must be scheduled ahead of time

(VITA will be closed the week of Spring Break: March 11 – 15)

All appointments must be scheduled

Please use the link below to create an account and choose your appointment date/time. Email mday@fivecounty.utah.gov or call 435-673-3548 for more info.

Schedule Appointment

WHAT TO BRING

  • Photo ID: required for each individual appearing on your tax return. Must be federal or state issued. (Ex: Driver’s license, passport, military ID.) Clear, legible, photocopies or mobile images are accepted.
  • Social Security Card(s): required for each individual appearing on your tax return.
  • Income Forms: W-2 forms from all employers, SSA-1099 showing Social Security benefits, & all types of 1099 and 1099-B forms accompanied by documentation showing the original asset purchase prices and sales proceeds.
  • Form 1098: documenting your mortgage interest, mortgage insurance payments and property tax payments; documentation to verify medical expenses, charitable contributions, childcare payments, and other relevant documentation related to your income and deductions.
  • Affordable Care Act Documents: Form 1095-A, 1095-B or 1095-C.
    Last Year’s Tax Return: a copy of last year’s tax return. (Not required for some filings.)
  • Account and Routing Numbers: required only for automatic deposit of your Federal and State Refunds to be deposited directly into your checking account.

FAQs

How can I trust that my student-prepared tax filing is accurate?
  • Although UT accounting students are still learning about taxes, our VITA program is managed by expert tax accounting professors.
  • Each filing prepared by student volunteers is reviewed by licensed CPAs and/or PhDs.
  • Any tax problems encountered during the season are reported by coordinators to the Wage and Investment Division of the IRS to find solutions.
  • Coordinators ensure that their site volunteers are informed about tax law changes and procedural updates.

Why do UT accounting students volunteer to prepare taxes free of charge?

In addition to receiving college credit, students who complete the VITA program gain an advantage when it comes to employment opportunities. Volunteering for the VITA program is a great way for accounting students to gain valuable real-life experience working with the public, preparing taxes, and learning from well-trained program coordinators.

Special Tax Situations

If you have a special situation, we encourage that you seek professional tax filing assistance. Some special situations include, but are not limited to:

  • Owns a business
  • Has a rental income
  • Received a K-1
  • Self-Employed (Schedule C)

Other

If you are seeking assistance with your taxes through VITA, and are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter to be present during your tax return, please contact the Southern Utah Deaf Center at 435-673-8974.

For more information email: mday@fivecounty.utah.gov

Or call: 435-673-3548

Contact

Michael Day

Email: mday@fivecounty.utah.gov

Phone: 435-673-3548