Lakeshore Technical College students are participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Back row from left are Karrie Richter, Lynn Sabel and Suzze Johnson. Front row from left are Kim Jung–Hyun, Melissa Barnard and Wendi Barner. Not pictured are Lisa Dakin, Angela Myers and Xiaojie Yu.

CLEVELAND, WI–

Lakeshore Technical College students are preparing income tax returns for free for qualified individuals now through April 15 as part of the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

The nine students are enrolled in LTC accounting classes and receive no compensation for their services. The program is sponsored by Lakeland College, M&I Bank and VITA.

An individual is eligible to receive the free service if his or her total income is less than $40,000, he or she earned all 2007 income in Wisconsin, and he or she is a legal United States resident.

Each individual should bring a copy of his or her 2006 federal and state tax returns; all W-2 and 1099 forms; his or her own, spouse’s and dependents’ Social Security cards; a voided check (for direct deposit); and a Wisconsin 2007 property tax bill or a rent certificate signed by the landlord.

The tax returns are prepared at the Salvation Army, 710 Pennsylvania Ave., Sheboygan. Appointments will be scheduled for Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., along with Tuesday, April 15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To make an appointment, call Lakeland College at 920-565-1543, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but subject to availability.

About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.

Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; outreach centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.