This is a News Release I created for Missouri State University in my internship with University Communications.

1. For immediate release
Feb. 5, 2015
Contact: Kerri Tassin
(417) 836-6914
KerriTassin@missouristate.edu
Student volunteers provide free tax service starting Feb. 6
Missouri State University accounting students provide free, on-site low-income tax service
SPRINGFIELD— Students from the School of Accountancy at Missouri State University, who are IRS-
certified, will provide free assistance with tax preparation and electronic income tax filing. The program is
provided by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic Feb. 6-April 10 in Glass Hall, Room 434.
The VITA clinic will offer assistance to clients with incomes of $40,000 or less will receive on-site assistance.
To be eligible to participate in the VITA tax clinics, clients must have:
• Picture ID
• Proof of social security number
• Wage and earning statements such as W2s and 1099s
• Last year’s federal and state tax returns, if available
• Proof of bank account routing numbers
Individuals who have incomes of $40,000 or less can use the clinic by either making an appointment or walking
in if time is available. To schedule an appointment at Missouri State, call (417) 720-2000.
Individuals who have incomes of $60,000 or less may use the MyFreeTaxes telephone assistance service by
calling (855) 698-9435 or by going online to the MyFreeTaxes website. Tax assistants will be answering
questions within a 24-hour period.
View the complete calendar to check specific dates and times.
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