Free tax preparation services at UB

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management are once again providing free tax preparation services to individuals and families.  Anyone with an annual incomes of less than $50,000 qualifies.

The service is open to students and area residents and will be held on UB’s North and South campuses. The IRS estimates this free services can save taxpayers up to $300 in preparation fees.

Free tax preparation will be offered from 10 am to 4:30 pm on a first-come, first-served basis in 100 Allen Hall, South Campus, on Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. Services also will be offered in 106 Jacobs Management Center (The John H. Shellum Room), North Campus, on March 3, 4 and 31, and April 1, 7, 8 and 14.

Participants must bring the following:

1. Proof of identification (government-issued ID for each adult, such as driver’s license, state-issued ID card, passport, military ID card, etc.);
2. Original Social Security card for each filer and dependent;
3. Date of birth for self, spouse and dependents;
4. Wage and earning statements (Forms W-2 and 1099) from all employers;
5. Interest and dividend statements (Form 1099);
6. A copy of last year's federal and state tax returns, if available; and
7. Bank routing numbers and account numbers, if direct deposit is desired.
8. The tax service is coordinated by the UB chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honors organization for accounting and finance students, with help from the UB Accounting Association.

Answers to frequently asked questions as well as maps and directions can be found online at http://mgt.buffalo.edu/freetaxprep . Additional questions can be directed to mgt-freetaxprep@buffalo.edu or 716-507-3563 and a volunteer will respond within 48 hours.