Lakeland College

VITA

The Lakeland College VITA program started in January 2005 and modestly prepared 125 tax returns. As the program has grown, Lakeland has partnered with Lakeshore Technical College students to meet this expanding community need. During the 2012 tax season, we performed over 3,000 hours of community service by preparing 900 returns and generating $1.4 million in refunds.

The program runs from January 26 – April 9, 2013. Reservations are required. To make a reservation please call:

Salvation Army Reservations
Call (920) 565-1543
On these days, at these times:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LTC Reservations
Call (920) 693-1398
On these days, at these times:
Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LTC at Manitowoc Job Center Resrvations
Call (920) 693-1398
On these days, at these times:
Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Do I qualify?

• Required to have an income under $51,000
• Required to have earned all 2012 income in Wisconsin
• Required to be a legal U.S. resident

What should I bring?

• Copy of 2011 Federal and State tax return (if available)
• All W2s and 1099s
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
• Wisconsin 2012 property tax bill OR rent certificate (signed by landlord)
• A voided check (for direct deposit)

How long does it take to get my refund?

• Federal refunds take approximately one week if direct deposit is used
• Wisconsin refunds take approximately 2 weeks if direct deposit is used
• Both take about 3-4 weeks without direct deposit

What if there is a filing problem?

• The returns are filed electronically with the IRS
• The IRS will notify us if any information is incorrect
• A valid phone number is needed for resolving any issues that may arise

Is VITA really free?

• Yes, there is absolutely no cost involved
• Lakeland and LTC students cannot accept tips of any type of compensation for this service
• We will e-file both federal and state returns for free

What cannot be prepared?

• Combined income over $51,000
• Complicated Schedule C (Business profit/loss)
• Complicated Schedule D (Capital gains)
• Form 2106 (Employee expenses)
• Form 8606 (Non-deductible IRA)
• Part-year or non-residents
• Schedule E (Rents and losses)
• Form 3903 (Moving expenses)
• Married filing separately

Other restrictions may apply