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
| Monday | Wednesday | Saturday* |
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 only | Thursday |
5:30-8:30 p.m. February 21-March 28; closed March 14 Ballard Center | 5-7 p.m. February 23-April 13; closed for spring break Lawrence-Douglas Housing Authority |
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.
Questions?
Contact the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at KU Law for more information.