As part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), trained and certified NCCU student volunteers will prepare federal and state tax returns for tax filers who earned less than $49,000 in 2010. The service is available every Saturday beginning Jan. 29 (except March 5 and 12), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and every Friday beginning Feb. 4 (except March 4 and 11), from 4 to 7 p.m. This service is free to the public and is available in the Legal Clinic office, located in the Turner Law Building.

Returns are prepared on-site and are filed electronically, making refunds available in seven to 10 days in most cases. Returns can also be printed for filing by mail. Spanish-speaking tax preparers will be available most Saturdays.

Taxpayers wishing to have their returns prepared by VITA should bring with them:

• Valid photo identification
• Social Security cards for the individual, spouse and dependents or a Social Security number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and any dependents on the tax return
• 2010 tax package if available
• Wage and earning statements (W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers)
• Interest and dividend statements (Forms 1099)
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available
• Bank routing and account numbers (direct deposit only)
• Total paid to day care provider and the day care provider’s tax ID number , Social Security number or employer identification number
• Student tuition statement (Form 1098T)
• To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

Tax preparation services are available by appointment or walk-in. To schedule an appointment, call (919) 530-6011 or visit www.tac-nc.com and select “NCCU” from the drop-down menu.