Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Seniors by DeSales University Students

Junior and senior accounting students from DeSales University will provide tax preparation assistance free of charge to senior citizens and those with lower incomes beginning Monday, January 20, through Friday, April 4. 

The program is part of the United States Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Students are required to pass a test given by the IRS, in order to receive certification to participate in the program.

This marks the fourteenth consecutive year that DeSales students have participated in the program. Since it was first offered, DeSales students have completed more than 2,900 tax returns for more than 1,400 Lehigh Valley taxpayers.

To schedule a VITA appointment, individuals can call (610) 282-1100, ext. 1868. A DeSales student will return the phone call and provide assistance accordingly. Individuals needing assistance should bring all printed tax information and all documents pertaining to federal, state and local taxes with them to their appointment.