East Tennessee residents who would like free assistance with their income tax return preparation can once again turn to Tusculum University.
The higher education institution is participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for the seventh consecutive year. Fifteen students and seven community volunteers, all trained by Dr. Harold Branstrator, a former Internal Revenue Service revenue agent and current IRS enrolled agent, will be available from February 6-April 13 to assist clients with their income tax return. The IRS certifies the preparers.
The days, times and locations for tax return preparation are:
· Mondays: 5:30-8:30 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2343 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City
· Thursdays: 5:30-8:30 PM at Meen Center on Tusculum’s campus in Greeneville – Rooms 001 and 005
· Saturdays: 10-2 PM at Washington County Library, 200 East Sabine Drive, Jonesborough
Appointments take place in person and last about 45 minutes, but more time is available, if necessary. Clients should bring their W-2 and 1099 forms, dividend and interest statements, tax documents related to their small business or rental property and any other items required for a complete filing.
Among those who might qualify for the program are:
· People who generally earn less than $59,000 a year
· Anyone older than 65
· People with disabilities
· Limited-English-speaking taxpayers
To schedule an appointment for tax return preparation services, please visit www.signupgenius.com/go/tuvita2023 or call Dr. Branstrator at 423-636-7414.
More information about the university is available at www.tusculum.edu http://www.tusculum.edu.
