VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Free Tax Return Preparation at LTC Mondays
LTC Accounting Program tax students who have been certified by the IRS will be preparing and e-filing 2011 Federal and State returns on the LTC campus free for students, staff, and the public. The Lakeland College VITA program started in January 2005 and modestly prepared 125 tax returns. As the program has grown, Lakeland has partnered with Lakeshore Technical College and UW-Sheboygan students to meet this expanding community need. During the 2010 tax season, the combination of Lakeland and LTC students performed over 2,000 hours of community service by preparing 1,058 returns and generating $1.6 million in refunds.
Do I qualify?
- Required to have an income under $50,000
- Required to have earned all 2011 income in Wisconsin
- Required to be a legal U.S. resident
What cannot be prepared?
- Combined income over $50,000
- Schedule C (Business profit/loss)
- Complicated Schedule D (Capital gains)
- Form 2106 (Employee expenses)
- Form 8606 (Non-deductible IRA)
- Part-year or non-residents
- Schedule E (Rents and losses)
- Form 3903 (Moving expenses)
- Married, filing separate
- Other restrictions may apply
What should I bring?
- Copy of 2010 Federal and State tax return (if available)
- All W2s and 1099s, 1098-T, etc...
- Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
- Wisconsin 2011 property tax bill OR rent certificate (signed by landlord)
- A voided check (for direct deposit)
How long does it take to get my refund?
- Federal refunds take approximately 5-7 days if direct deposit is used
- Wisconsin refunds take approximately 2 weeks if direct deposit is used
- Both take about 3-4 weeks without direct deposit
What if there is a filing problem?
- The returns are filed electronically with the IRS
- The IRS will notify us if any information is incorrect
- A valid phone number is needed for resolving any issues that may arise
Is VITA really free?
- Yes, there is absolutely no cost involved
- LTC students cannot accept tips or any type of compensation for this service
When and where are the returns prepared?
- Room L104, Lakeshore Building, LTC Cleveland campus Get directions
- Mondays – reservation times are 4:30, 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.
- January 30, 2012
- February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012
- March 5, 19, 26, 2012
- April 2, 9, 2012
- Reservations are required for all dates at LTC; please call 920.693.1398, Monday - Thursday 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
- Informational brochures are available at the LTC Student Services desk.
