NC Students Offer Free Tax Help

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Income tax season has begun, and for the second consecutive season, accounting and business students at Newberry College are offering free tax preparation assistance for members of the Newberry community.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is available starting Monday, Feb. 3, until the income tax return due date of Tuesday, April 15.

The free program is offered to families and individuals with household incomes of less than $64,000, persons with disabilities, and limited-English-speaking taxpayers. Services will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m. at Hal Kohn Memorial Library, 1100 Friend Street.

New this year, volunteers will also be available at the Newberry Housing Authority, 3589 Grant Ave., on Mondays from 3-5 p.m.

The service will include federal and state income tax returns. Walk-ins are encouraged.

“This is a great opportunity for members of the community, for the tax prep assistance, and for Newberry College students, who get to learn through doing meaningful work,” said Dr. Joe Edenfield, professor of accounting.

Edenfield said the students have completed training with the Internal Revenue Service, and all returns will be approved by him before being filed on behalf of the taxpayer. Filers can expect a turnaround time of approximately one week.

With questions, please reach out to Edenfield at Joe.Edenfield@newberry.edu.