VITA: Leadership in the Community Through Volunteering
What to expect at VITA
When you first show up you will be put on a waiting list while you fill out a tax form. Depending on what time you show up and how many people are there, it could take anywhere from 5 to 45 minutes to get seated with a volunteer. Once you are seated the student volunteer will go over your forms and ask you some questions. The tax return could take anywhere from twenty minutes to two hours depending on how complex your return is. Once all the forms are input into the system and all the questions have been covered then the volunteer will tell you exactly how much you will get for your return and how long until you will get it. There are a few different options for getting your return. One is to get it mailed to your home address, which takes longer, usually 6-8 weeks. The second option is to get it direct deposited into your bank account. This option is much faster and usually takes about 2-3 weeks.
What to bring
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Proof of identification (photo ID)
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Original copy of social security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
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An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
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Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
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Proof of bank account routing and account numbers if desiring direct deposit (such as a blank check)
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Total amount spent on tuition and books during the tax year, if applicable
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Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099), if applicable
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Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number, if applicable
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Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
