Rowan students assist with tax preparation

February 05, 2010

Specially trained students from the Rowan University Rohrer College of Business will help area residents and other students prepare their federal and state income tax returns through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program again this year. VITA volunteers will prepare tax returns from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through April 14 in Rowan's Campbell Library, located on Rt. 322 in Glassboro. Additionally, they will offer two Saturday sessions on February 20 and March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  No service will be offered during spring break, March 15 to 19.

The VITA Program offers free tax help preparing basic income tax returns for low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) taxpayers who cannot prepare their own tax returns as well as senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and other students.
 
Those requiring assistance are requested to bring photo identification; valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents; birthdates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return; the current year’s tax package, if possible; wage and earning statements from all employers (Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099-R); interest and dividend statements (Form 1099); a copy of their prior year's federal and state returns; bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit; other relevant information about income and expenses; total paid for day care and day care provider’s identifying number.

No appointments are necessary. Work will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. The Rowan VITA site offers electronic filing.

For more information, contact Margaret Van Brunt in the College of Business at 856-256-4047 or by e-mail at vanbrunt@rowan.edu.

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