Muhlenberg Students To Provide Tax Preparation Service For Low-Income Citizens
Students from Muhlenberg College will participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax filing assistance to Allentown residents.Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:07 AM
Students from Muhlenberg College will participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax filing assistance to Allentown residents. In partnership with the Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, participating students will receive training and certification f rom the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Saturday, January 24, on the Muhlenberg campus.
Developed by the IRS, the VITA program helps low-wage workers obtain free tax filing assistance and education about the Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit. The free tax preparation program saves each taxpayer up to $200 by eliminating the need for a commercial tax preparation service. VITA sites are equipped to file tax returns electronically, which reduces the amount of time it takes to receive a refund.
Muhlenberg students and other trained volunteers will be available at the Allentown Public Library throughout the tax season, February 1-April 15. Taxpayers who wish to use the service should contact Lawrence Obiero, 610-691-5620 ext. 44.
