Free income tax assistance available through School of Business

NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz School of Business will offer free tax help to individuals with a gross income below $50,000 on the New Paltz campus as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Certified student volunteers received training from the IRS to help prepare basic tax returns and are offering this service in van den Berg Hall, Room 206.

In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, students are also providing free electronic filing (e-filing).

Campus walk-in hours will be held until April 15 on the following days:

Mondays: 2 – 8 p.m.
Tuesdays: 2 – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursdays: 12 – 6 p.m.
Fridays: 6 – 8 p.m.

Please be sure to bring the following with you: proof of ID and Social Security Cards; all informational statements such as W-2s & 1099s; last year’s tax return (if available); and your bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit.

Please note tax help will not be available when school is not in session on February 18, and from March 25 – March 29.