VALPARAISO LOW INCOME TAX CLINIC

The Valparaiso University Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns.  The VITA program is sponsored by the IRS and uses certified volunteers to prepare basic tax returns and answer most tax-related issues you may have. 

Tax assistance will be provided each Saturday from February 6 through April 10 at the Valparaiso University School of Law, 656 S. Greenwich Street in the Student Lounge.  Click here for directions to the School of Law.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Make less than $42,000 a year
  • Have not received income from the sale of a home
  • Have not received income from a business (income from dividends is allowed)

What We Offer

  • Free E-Filing for IRS Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ
  • Free E-Filing for Indiana State Income Returns
  • Free Preparation for non-Indiana Returns (these returns can not be E-Filed and must be mailed in)

 What We Do Not Offer

  • Business returns of any kind, regardless of whether it is a C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, or Partnership
  • Returns requiring a Schedule C
  • Foreign Returns
  • Complex returns
  • Estate Planning of any kind
  • Audit Help

To make an appointment to file your taxes or to volunteer please contact  the Valparaiso University VITA program using the links below: