Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
We're looking for Volunteers and Interns for Spring 2026!
Come learn how you can gain real-world experience, IRS tax training, and make a positive impact by assisting community members, including international and military filers.
The VITA Program is currently looking for:
- Management Interns
- Marketing Interns
- Tax Preparation Volunteers
All positions are unpaid, but participants can earn course credit and valuable hands-on experience through this community service opportunity.
Apply Now: Email Dave Jordan (d-jordan1@neiu.edu) for details or to submit your application.
Join the VITA Information Session
Come learn how you can gain real-world experience, IRS tax training, and make a positive impact by assisting community members, including international and military filers.
Open to all majors. No prior tax experience required.
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: CBT 149
About the Program
Sponsored by the IRS and NEIU’s College of Business & Technology, VITA offers free tax filing services to the community. Students from any major can volunteer. Training and materials are provided.
For more information, email Dave Jordan (d-jordan1@neiu.edu) for more information.
IRS Certified Volunteers Providing Free Tax Services
IRS VITA/TCE program offers free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers. Services may be limited based on availability. We provide priority services to seniors as required by law. Disability services are also available.
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Address: 5500 North St. Louis Ave, Chicago
Free parking available in
For more information, email vita@neiu.edu or call 773-442-6025.
- Wages, salaries, etc. (Form W-2)
- Interest income (Form 1099-INT)
- Dividends Received (Form 1099-DIV)
- State Tax Refunds (Form 1099-G)
- Unemployment Benefits (Form 1099-G)
- IRA Distributions (Form 1099-R)
- Pension Income (Forms 1099-R. RRB-1039, CSA-1099)
- Social Security Benefits (Form 554-1099) (RRB-1099)
- Simple Capital Gain/Loss (Form 1099-B) limited
- Sale of Home (Form 1099-S) limited
- Sell-employed income (Form 1099-MISC) limited
- Gambling Winnings (Form W-2G)
- Cancellation of Debt (Form 1099-C) limited
- Health Savings Accounts form 1099-SA) limited
- Itemized Deductions limited
- Education Credits (Form 1098-T)
- Child Tax Credit
- Earned Income Credit
- Health Insurance Statements (Forms 1095-A, B or C)
- Prior Year and Amended Returns limited
- Form 8615 (tax on certain children's unearned income) limited
- Schedule C with loss, depreciation or business use of home
- Schedule D (capital gains and losses)
- Form SS-5 (request for Social Security Number)
- Form 8606 (non-deductible IRA)
- Form 8814 (child taxed at parent's tax rate)
- Form SS-8 (determination of worker status for purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding)
- Parts 4 & 5 of Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credits)
- For married filing joint, both spouses must be present
- Photo identification for you and your spouse (if filing jointly)
- Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number documents for you, your spouse, and dependents
- Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number documents for you, your spouse, and dependent
- Birth dates for you, spouse, and dependents
- A copy of last year's tax return
- All Forms W-2, 1098, and 1099
- Form 1095-A (Marketplace Health Insurance)
- Information for other income
- Information for all deductions/credits
- Total paid to day care provider and their tax ID number
- For direct deposit of refund, proof of account
- For prior year returns, copies of income transcripts from IRS if Form W-2 not available