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<p>Accounting students at Wilkes University&#8217;s Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership will offer free tax assistance to the public through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.</p><p>The service will be offered Feb. 9, 16, and 23 by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 134 on the first floor of University Center on Main, 169 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre (corner of South Main Street and West South Street).</p><p>Income Tax assistance is by appointment only. Call 570-408-4710 and leave a message with your name and phone number and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.</p><p>The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to people with household income of less than $54,000 who file basic federal, state, and local tax returns. Anyone interested in the service should bring the following items to the VITA site:</p><p>&#8226; Photo Identification</p><p>&#8226; Valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents</p><p>&#8226; Wage and earning statements (Form W-2) from all employers</p><p>&#8226; Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099)</p><p>&#8226; A copy of last year&#8217;s federal and state returns if available</p><p>&#8226; Other relevant information about income and expenses</p><p>&#8226; Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit</p><p>&#8226; Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider&#8217;s tax identifying number</p><p>&#8226; Health care coverage ( Form 1095) or health care exemption documents</p><p>Both spouses must be present for taxpayers who are married and will be filing joint returns.</p><p>If there is a question regarding inclement weather and the school being closed, call 570-408-7669. An automated message will inform you of the closure. For general information, all Ann Marie Feldmeth at 570-408-4710.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Student coordinators who lead the Wilkes VITA Program are, from left, Edward Lukowski, Christine Quinn and Sam Eyler. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/web1_WilkesAccounting-1.jpeg</photo0><caption0>Student coordinators who lead the Wilkes VITA Program are, from left, Edward Lukowski, Christine Quinn and Sam Eyler. </caption0><photoCredit0>Submitted photo </photoCredit0></div></div>

Wilkes University accounting students offer free income tax assistance