VITA

Prepare Your Own Tax Return for FREE!!!


How Does it Work?

BYU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) has partnered with the IRS to provide do-it-yourself tax service for individuals who have a household income of $57,000 or less. You can now prepare your FREE federal and state tax return using this FREE software. Certified volunteers are available in the VITA Lab (332 TNRB) and via email and telephone to answer you questions.

How Do You Get Started?

• Simply print the Facilitated Self-Assistance Instructions
• Obtain an Electronic Filing Pin (easiest way to file your return)

What You Need to Get Started?

• Basic computer skills
• An email address
• Valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Documentation

Who can I contact if I have questions?

• Email: myfreetaxes.byu@gmail.com
• Toll Free Help Line:  1-855-698-9435
• Hours of Operation:
• Mon - Sat: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (MST)
• BYU VITA Site: 332 TNRB 
• Hours of Operation:
• MWF (9 a.m.- 6 p.m.)
• TTh (12 p.m. - 6 p.m.) 

 Information for International Students:

• Tax returns for International Students are being prepared through the International Student Services Office.
• To make an appointment please call  (801)422-2695
• The international student VITA lab is located in 1351 WSC

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