Free Income Tax Preparation
Offered by BSC Student Accounting Society

"All individuals participating in tax return preparation have undergone training to prepare to do tax returns," noted William Goodman, BSC Associate Professor of Accounting and VITA site coordinator. "Taxpayers seeking assistance should bring this year's tax package, usually received through the mail, wage and earning statements (Forms W-2) received from employers, interest statements from banks (Forms 1099), a copy of last year's federal and state tax return (if available), , and any other relevant information concerning income and expenses.

Free tax assistance will be offered according to the following schedule:

	Mahood Hall--Mondays/3-5 p-m--Feb. 7,14,21,28, March 20,27, April 10;
		     Tuesdays/4:30-6:30 p.m.--Feb. 1,8,15,22,29, March 7,21,28, April 4,11
		     Wednesdays/3-5 p.m.--Feb. 2, Mar. 8, April 5
		     Saturday (IRS only)/9 a.m.-noon--Feb. 5
		     Saturdays (VITA)/3-6 p.m.--Feb. 12, Mar. 4, April 15 

	Craft Library--Saturday/1-4 p.m.--Feb. 19 
	 	       Saturdays/10 a.m.-2 p.m./Mar. 25, April 8 

In 1999, BSC volunteers contributed 520 hours and prepared 487 income tax returns for area residence through the VITA program. Additional information about the VITA program at BSC may be obtained by calling Professor Goodman at (304) 327-4107.