EKU class partners with local agencies to provide free income tax assistance

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February 13, 2012

Special to the Register The Richmond Register Mon Feb 13, 2012, 07:30 AM EST

RICHMOND — An Eastern Kentucky University accounting class is partnering with the Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project and Kentucky River Foothills Community Action Agency to offer basic income tax preparation for those making $50,000 or less.

Students in Accounting 322 (Income Tax) will provide two levels of free service: income tax preparation service and free assisted self-service tax preparation (FAST).

Dr. Trish Isaacs, associate professor in EKU’s Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems, explained the income tax preparation service is the traditional IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service.

In the VITA program, student volunteers will meet face-to-face with taxpayers to prepare tax returns for electronic filing.

The FAST program, recently introduced by the IRS, “is a good option for taxpayers who would like to complete their own simple returns online, but would also like the additional support of having someone available to answer questions as they complete their returns, or perhaps simply need access to a computer,” Isaacs said.

Both services are available to anyone in Richmond and Madison County who qualifies, and to EKU students, faculty and staff as well, Isaacs added.

Appointments can be scheduled through the United Way of the Bluegrass by calling 2-1-1; walk-ins are also welcome.

The EKU students will be available in Room 269 (The Business Library and Academic Commons) of the Business and Technology Center (adjacent to the EKU Center for the Arts) on the following four dates:

• Friday, Feb. 24, 1-4 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 27, 5-8 p.m.

• Friday, March 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Monday, April 2, 5-8 p.m.

Clients should bring the following information to the site:

• Proof of identification — Picture ID

• Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration or

• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependents

• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN

• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return

• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all employers

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available

• Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check

• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number (the provider’s Social Security Number or the provider’s business Employer Identification Number) if appropriate

Also, to file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

For more information, contact Isaacs at 622-1590 or at trish.isaacs@eku.edu.

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