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Students from the University of Georgia School of Law will
again join forces with a national program to provide free
federal and state income tax preparation and e-filing.
While the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will serve
anyone seeking help, several groups will receive top priority:
those with low to moderate income ($30,000/single and $40,000/married),
those who are 60 years or older, those who are disabled, and
those who do not speak English.
The VITA program is designed to provide free help to individuals
who could not normally pay for income tax assistance. Last
year, the law school’s VITA volunteers prepared more
than 300 tax returns and placed fourth in overall returns
filed in the state of Georgia. This year, students from the
Terry College of Business and members of the UGA chapter of
Students in Free Enterprise will join law students in the
effort. All VITA volunteers are trained according to IRS requirements.
Tax services will be offered:
- Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the UGA School of Law, room
C
- Tuesdays from 4:30-7 p.m. at Catholic Social Services,
160 Winston Drive, suite no. 1
- Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the UGA School of Law, room
C
In addition, services will be available from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. on April 2 at the Nellie B. Community Center.
The last day for tax preparations through the VITA program
is April 6. For additional information, see the program’s
brochure link.
Competing
in a Global Economy
The University of Georgia is at the forefront of the globalization
movement in higher education with a wealth of opportunities
for international experiences. Our students are flocking to
study-abroad programs, thriving on the challenges inherent
in confronting a new cultural environment. More and more,
students on campus are also making choices that reflect an
understanding of the importance of global awareness—from
living in a residence hall-based language community to starting
a radio program in another language to minoring in a foreign
language. These experiences, whether at home or abroad, influence
how our students perceive the world and their place in it.
We’re producing graduates prepared to be world citizens—well
informed, culturally sensitive and technologically sophisticated.
They’re ready to take on the challenges of our global
society, and they’ll be equally at home whether in the
Peach State or the Republic of Georgia. |
Students
from the School of Law, the Terry College of Business and Students
in Free Enterprise volunteer their time to help disadvantaged people
in the Athens community with tax preparation.
