Grace College Provides VITA Program For Kosciusko County
WINONA LAKE, IN – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax preparation to elderly, disabled and lower-income individuals filing a basic tax return.
The William P. Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development through the School of Business at Grace College and the United Way of Kosciusko County will partner again this year to host an IRS-endorsed VITA Program in Kosciusko County during February and March. Grace College students and community volunteers will work with individuals to meet their tax filing needs.
The William P. Gordon Institute and the United Way are seeking volunteers who are willing to help serve the Kosciusko community in this endeavor. Volunteers will undergo certification training, though professional tax preparers may opt out of training and complete a test online for certification.
VITA aims to help working families take advantage of all tax credits for which they are eligible, including earned income tax credit, child tax credits and education credits. This not only assists the individual family, but also increases tax dollars in the county.
William P. Gordon Institute’s VITA Representative Al Grossnickle said the program is a synergistic opportunity for everyone in our community. “The Gordon Institute is excited to serve the community through VITA. We hope to involve many Grace College students and community friends in VITA this year. Volunteers will get a unique, hands-on learning experience and the community recipients will benefit from free tax assistance.”
Anyone interested in volunteering as a tax preparer, screener/greeter or in quality control, should contact Al Grossnickle at (574) 372-5100 ext. 6091.
Those interested in learning more about how the VITA program might help them can schedule an appointment by calling the scheduling service at 211.
Appointments will begin Feb.1, and will be available every Monday through Thursday at the Grace College Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center and selected Saturdays at IVY Tech and Grace College during February and March.
For more information visit www.grace.edu.