Accounting students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship will offer FREE help preparing tax returns to MSU students and individuals who made less than $58,000 last year.

The help sessions will be held on the MSU campus in Reid Hall 302. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up sheets will be posted at 5 p.m. before each session. Sessions will be held from 5:30 pm - 7 pm on the following dates: February 10, 17, 24; March 3, 5, 17, 24, 26, 31; and April 7. At the sessions, upper-division accounting students will be available to prepare federal and state income tax returns and answer tax questions. Free electronic filing will also be available for most 1040 forms.

Individuals who qualify and are interested should bring their 2014 W-2 forms, Forms 1095-A, B or C, other tax documents, photo ID and copies of their 2013 tax returns (if available). International students and employees should also bring their passports and visa. Tax assistance for international students and employees begins Feb. 24.

The student accounting volunteers are part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which was established by the Internal Revenue Service to assist people who may find it difficult to pay for tax preparation services. The program also gives accounting students practical experience.

For more information, email vita@montana.edu

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