Georgia United Credit Union is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service and the University of Georgia to provide the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program to the Athens community.
The VITA program offers free tax return assistance to individuals with low to moderate income. Sessions are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through April 13 and on Saturdays through April 8 at Georgia United Credit Union’s branch on 190 Gaines School Road. For a list of available dates and times or to schedule an appointment, visit gucu.org/vita-tax-prep. Those without internet access, can call 888-493-4328 extension 1486 to make appointment by phone.
As part of the partnership, Georgia United Credit Union provides the office space and funding to provide the local community an opportunity to have their taxes prepared and filed electronically at no charge. Approximately 80 UGA students majoring in financial planning and accounting enroll in this service-learning course. Students are trained by the IRS on how to prepare taxes and earn academic credit for their participation in the VITA program.
Lance Palmer, an associate professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, is the coordinator of this UGA course.
