VITA

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

It’s time to file income taxes, again! And, for many Coastal Bend filers, trying to make sense of the different forms or changes can be a struggle. Furthermore, paying for an accountant to prepare returns may not be part of the budget.

However, Del Mar College students trained in tax and accounting software can make the tax season a little less stressful for area filers by providing FREE services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.

As a nationwide program established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the VITA Program involves volunteers who prepare tax returns free for individuals who make $67,000 per year or less.

Services at DMC are scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Jan. 28 through April 15 in Room A142 in Viking Hall on the Heritage Campus. Appointments are not necessary, so walk-ins are welcome.

Filers need to bring tax information, including their W-2 form, other documentation of earned income, Social Security cards for everyone being claimed on the return and a form of identification, such as a Drivers License or other photo I.D. Services are provided as part of the Coastal Bend VITA Coalition, a collaborative partnership headed by the United Way of the Coastal Bend. For more details, visit www.uwcb.org/vita. VITA Program services at Del Mar College will not be available during Spring Break, which is March 10-15.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 28 through April 15, 2 to 6 p.m., VITA Program income tax filing services.
• Location: Room 142, Viking Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd., (78404), get online directions and campus map.
• Cost: Free with services provided to filers earning $67,000 or less.
• Services not available during DMC Spring Break (March 10-15).
• No appointments needed. Walk-ins welcome with questions answered during time services provided or visit the United Way of the Coastal Bend website at www.uwcb.org/vita.