VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - available Monday evenings only!
Messiah University is partnering with the United Way of the Capital Region and offering employees, students and the community free tax services through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
IRS certified Messiah University students provide free tax preparation services to individuals who made $45,000 or less in 2024 or families (2 or more people) who made $67,000 or less. Students, with supervision, will prepare your 2024 Federal, state and local income tax returns for free!
The Messiah University site will be open every Monday evening, except for March 10th, from February 24 until April 14th. The hours are 5:30 pm– 7:30 pm. Appointments are not needed nor accepted. The site is located in Frey 156.
You MUST bring the following documents to have your taxes prepared:
- Valid photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.) for taxpayer and spouse.
- Original Social Security card for everyone on the tax return.
- Printed copies of all year-end tax forms you have received.
- Form 1095-A if you received health care from the marketplace
Contact information: (717) 796-1800 Extension 7300