Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program


Overview

Each spring, law students from the University of Kansas provide free federal and state tax preparation services to those who qualify through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. 

 


Spring 2023 Program Details

The service operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and the number of preparers varies with the site. Those seeking assistance are encouraged to show up near the start of each session. Please bring proof of identification and all relevant documentation, including proof of income and expenditures. 

To qualify, taxpayers must:

  • be residents of Douglas County, KS
  • make less than $60,000 per year; and 
  • not itemize deductions.

Sessions begin on Monday, February 20 and end on Tuesday, April 18.

During the university's spring break, March 13-19, there will be no sessions.

The Ballard location will NOT OPERATE Tuesday, March 7.

The Green Hall location will NOT OPERATE this Saturday, March 11.

2023 VITA Program Sessions

MondayWednesdaySaturday*

6-8:45 p.m.

Green Hall (KU Law)

3rd Floor Library

Computer Lab

1535 W. 15th Street

3-5:45 p.m.

Green Hall (KU Law)

3rd Floor Library

Computer Lab

1535 W. 15th Street

9 a.m.- Noon

Green Hall (KU Law)

3rd Floor Library

Computer Lab

1535 W. 15th Street

*The clinic will not run on Feb. 25 due to a basketball game conflict.

 

The clinic will also host two off-campus satellite locations this year:

Tuesday - By appointment onlyThursday

5:30-8:30 p.m.

February 21-March 28; closed March 14

Ballard Center

708 Elm Street

5-7 p.m.

February 23-April 13; closed for spring break

Lawrence-Douglas Housing Authority

1600 Haskell Ave

 

Read a news release about the spring 2023 VITA program at KU Law.


Additional Resources

Legal Services for Students (LSS) offers free income tax assistance and education to KU students who are U.S. residents. Learn more on the Legal Services for Students tax information webpage

VITA is a nationwide program conducted in partnership with the IRS. Learn more about the VITA program.

Tax Filing Due Dates

  • Federal income tax filing due date: April 18, 2023

Questions?

Contact the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at KU Law for more information.

vita@ku.edu
785-864-9227