Saturday, March 16, 2013

Date Changed for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Preparation At Pitt-Bradford


BRADFORD, Pa. – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program’s last tax preparation day has been moved from noon to 5 p.m. March 23 to noon to 5 p.m. March 24. 

The event, which offers free tax preparation by University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students for low and moderate-income families, will still take place in Room 158 of the Dr. Richard and Ruth McDowell Sports Center on campus.
            
The session is limited to the first 40 taxpayers who sign up that day.
            
Accounting students who have been certified by the IRS will prepare 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ and Pennsylvania state returns for individuals.
            
Families and individuals interested in participating in the program are asked to bring  proof of identity and Social Security cards for themselves and any dependents, hard copies of 2012 W-2 and 1099 forms, and proof of account (such as a voided check) for direct deposit of refunds if desired.
               
Residents who have significant income and expenses from their own businesses or people with a lot of investment activity should seek the assistance of a professional tax preparer.
               
For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources at (814)362-7609 or clh71@pitt.edu.