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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

 

Free Tax Preparation for Qualified Individuals

What is VITA?  The VITA Program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) offers free tax preparation to  low-to-moderate-income ($58,000 and below) people who would like a trained individual to prepare their tax returns.  Certified volunteers sponsored by Northeastern State University receive training to help prepare basic tax returns for the community.  Northeastern State University (Broken Arrow Campus) is now offering this program to you if you qualify.  We prepare Federal and State returns.

The service is open to members of surrounding communities, as well as the campus community, their family and friends. Please call today @ 918-449-6560 to schedule an appointment

WHEN:  February 1st - April 15th, 2023 (closed for Spring Break from March 12th until March 19th).

WHERE:
Northeastern State University (Broken Arrow Campus)
3100 East New Orleans Street,
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
(right off the Creek Turnpike)

In the Administrative Services building, old Cashier's area on the first floor (look for the sign on the door).  Parking is available on the West side of campus.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM (no walk-ins* after 2:30 PM)
Wednesday, from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM (no walk-ins* after 8:00 PM)
Thursday, from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM (no walk-ins* after 8:00 PM)
Saturdays, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (no walk-ins* after 1:30 PM)

* First preference is given to appointments; walk-ins are served when time permits. 

*FIRST PREFERENCE GIVEN TO APPOINTMENTS, WALK-INS ARE SERVED WHEN TIME PERMITS.

CLOSED during Spring Break:  March 12th - March 19th

These items are required to have taxes prepared and must be brought to the VITA site:

  • Photo identification.
  • Physical copy of Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration.
  • Birth Dates for you, your spouse and dependents.
  • Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers.
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099).
  • A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns if available.
  • A personal check with your Bank routing number and Account Number for Direct Deposit.
  • Payment made to daycare providers including tax identification number of the daycare provider (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number).
  • All documents issued that state "furnished to the IRS."
  • Any documents that deal with health insurance coverage, 1095-A, 1099-SSA, exemption certificates, etc.
  • To file taxes electronically for "married filing joint" tax returns, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

CALL TODAY AND SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT (918) 449-6560.