The Glenville State College Business Department is once again offering free income tax assistance through the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Free tax help is available to GSC students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The VITA program offers assistance to low to moderate income (generally $40,000 or below) people who need help preparing their basic income tax returns. Completed returns may be electronically filed.

GSC Associate Professor of Business Cheryl McKinney, CPA will be supervising three GSC senior Accounting majors who have volunteered for the program: Holli Owens of Parsons, Mandi James of Normantown, and Christina Hacker of Normantown. These students have completed an IRS training and certification course in basic income tax preparation using materials provided by the IRS.

The GSC VITA program is located in the lower level of the Robert F. Kidd Library. Tax assistance is available on Tuesdays from 3:00-9:00 p.m. through April 14th with the exception of Tuesday, March 10th when Glenville State College is closed for spring break.

To receive free tax assistance from the GSC VITA site, bring this year’s tax package, wage and earnings statement (Form W-2) from all employers, interest and dividend statements (Form 1099), a copy of your 2007 tax return if available, any relevant information about income and expenses, and bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit information.

For more information about the GSC VITA program, contact McKinney at (304) 462-7361 ext. 7263.