Student Organizations: VITA Pro Bono Tax Services
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Earlier, I profiled one of the three pro bono legal service opportunities available at ASL. Today, I profile the second pro bono program offered by students to area residents in need of low cost legal services. Later in this series on student organizations, I profile the third opportunity -- title work for the Great Eastern Trail project . The ASL Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax preparation to local Buchanan County residents and fellow students with low income (below $53,000) or special need. Fellow students train incoming students during the fall semester. New students become IRS-certified volunteers in the spring semester. With guidance from faculty supervisor, Professor Alan Oxford, and our community coordinator, Linda Midget at People's Inc., VITA volunteers give back to our community and gain hands-on tax experience. Benefits of the VITA Program VITA offers many great benefits to the volunt...