Call 2-1-1 to determine if you are eligible.
General Requirements:
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Under $60,000 in income
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Wish to have help with your personal income taxes. (VITA only assists with the current year’s personal income taxes during the normal tax season, we assist with prior year's tax returns in the summer.)
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We do assist those who are self-employed as well
NOTE: Tax preparation allowed for only one client per scheduled session (i.e. a client may not bring in another individual’s income tax forms to be filled out as well). If you are late for your appointment, you may risk the chance of having to reschedule your appointment as there are only so many time slots and volunteers per session.
Schedule an Appointment:
You may schedule an appointment beginning January 16th, 2024 by calling 2-1-1 on your local mobile or landline phone, or toll free at 866-561-2500.
Location:
The MSU Union
49 Abott Rd, East Lansing, MI, 48824
General Information:
Capital United Way and MSU VITA provides tax preparation services for clients who meet low-income requirements. To see if you qualify for our services, please view our general requirements here. In addition to our general requirements, please note that you must bring the following documents to your appointment:
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Social Security cards for all members of the household - If you do not have your Social Security card, we can also accept form SSA-1099 if you receive Social Security benefits
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Government-issued Photo ID
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All applicable tax documentation
Domestic Appointments
Foreign Scholar Appointments
(***MSU VITA volunteers will not provide this service for the upcoming tax season***)
Tax Clinic:
MSU VITA does NOT provide tax seminars. The MSU Law Clinic provides tax seminars for non-resident aliens. If you are looking to register for one of the MSU Law Clinic's seminars, you may do so here.
Schedule an Appointment:
You may schedule an appointment beginning February 21st, 2022 by calling 2-1-1 on your local mobile or landline phone, or toll free at 866-561-2500.
Alternatively, we offer fully virtual services which you can access on February 21st, 2022 You can visit www.micauw.org/free-tax-help to learn more of how to use this service from anywhere with an internet connection!
** Before scheduling your appointment, make sure to have all applicable forms including Form 1042-S **
Location:
The South Washington Office Complex Election Unit,
2500 S. Washington Avenue, Lansing MI 48910
General Information:
Capital United Way at South Washington Office Complex provides tax preparation services for both resident and non-resident aliens. To see if you qualify for our services, please view our general requirements here. In addition to our general requirements, please note that you must bring the following documents to your appointment:
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Passport
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Green Card (if applicable)
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Social Security card and/or ITIN documentation
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Dates of entry to/exit from the United States
