Volunteers from two entities are ready to help qualifying residents with their taxes.
Emporia State School of Business students are once again involved in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA program. Adjunct instructor Payson Maydew says this gives accounting students “real-world experience” before they officially start their careers.
The VITA program offers free tax return preparation for residents who make $60,000 or less, have disabilities or are limited English speakers.
Residents in these categories can drop off their information and related forms at Emporia State Cremer Hall Room 421. They then schedule a pickup time. Residents with questions can call 620-341-6481.
Also, the American Association of Retired Persons’ Tax-Aide program is offering help with tax returns for people needing simple returns. It’s the first time the AARP has offered this service since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
AARP is partnering with the Emporia Senior Center and Emporia State Federal Credit Union for this service. Residents can call the Senior Center at 620-343-3160 weekdays between 9 am and 1 pm to set appointments. Senior Center hours are 9 am to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, while Credit Union hours will be 5-6 pm Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Taxpayers need to bring their Social Security card and photo ID along with their prior year’s return and all other paperwork needed to process returns. Federal and state returns will he filed electronically.
