Qualifying local taxpayers will have a helping hand navigating federal and state tax returns this spring, as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will once again offer services at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Both U.S. and certain international taxpayers are eligible to utilize the services, which will run on Monday and Tuesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. beginning January 27 and running through March 25. Services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in Room 121 on the first floor of the Law School (211 South Indiana Avenue).
VITA services will not be available the week of spring break (March 17-18).
“We’re excited to offer our services to the local community once again,” said Georgelyne Jean-Pierre, a third-year law student and Maurer’s VITA Student Liaison. “VITA services are a win-win for everyone involved—our volunteers gain valuable experience helping real clients who might not otherwise have the opportunity to receive free assistance with their tax filings.”
Qualifying taxpayers just need to bring their tax documents—W2 forms and documents from other income sources—along with a valid form of identification and their Social Security card, Jean-Pierre said.
The Maurer VITA site is part of the United Way of South Central Indiana’s Free Community Tax Service. Volunteers—including Indiana Law students—devoted more than 700 hours of service, resulting in 119 federal and 130 state tax returns. More than $100,000 was returned to taxpayers in terms of refunds.
Qualification requirements
Resident taxpayers
U.S. residents with income of $67,000 or less are eligible to participate.
Non-resident taxpayers
If you are a non-resident for U.S. tax purposes (i.e. a student who has only been in the U.S. since 2020 or a scholar who has only been in the U.S. since 2023), you are eligible to receive our virtual income tax assistance services. These services are available by appointment after an international student or scholar at Indiana University-Bloomington completes as much of their tax return as possible using Sprintax.
Email iubapvita@gmail.com to request an appointment.