Free Income Tax Preparation
Offered by BSC Accounting Faculty and Students
(BLUEFIELD)–Free income tax preparation assistance to low income and
elderly individuals will once again be offered this year by the faculty
and students in the Accounting Program at Bluefield State College. The
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, co- sponsored by the
Internal Revenue Service, will offer free tax preparation help,
beginning with a four hour session (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) on February 1 at
Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield.
Hours:
- Bluefield State College - Mahood 118
Wednesday's: 3:00 to 6:00 (February 5 through April 2, except March 19)
Thursday's: 2:30 to 6:00 (February 6 through April 3, except March 20)
- Craft Memorial Library
Saturday's 10:00 to 2:00 (February 1, March 8, April 12)
- Princeton Library
Saturday's 12:00 to 4:00 (February 22, March 1, April 5)
Items to Bring:
- This year's tax package and/or mailing label
- All forms, including W-2s, 1099s, related to income and deduction
- Information concerning other income and deductions
- Information concerning dependents and tax credits
- A copy of your return from last year
"All individuals participating in tax return preparation through this
program have undergone training to prepare to do tax returns," noted
William Goodman, BSC Associate Professor of Accounting, who serves with
William Bradberry, Associate Professor of Accounting, as VITA site
coordinators.
"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 (Form
1099), a copy of last year's federal and state tax return (if
available), and any other relevant information concerning income and
expenses," Goodman explained.
Last year, BSC volunteers contributed more than 500 hours and prepared
over 400 income tax returns for area residents through the VITA
program. Additional information about the VITA program at BSC can be
obtained by contacting Professor Goodman at (304) 327-4107, or Professor
Bradberry at (340) 327-4015.
January 6, 2003
