Tax Return Preparation
The Department of Accountancy operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that is available to anyone that makes $67,000 or less annually. Our IRS certified tax preparers are available to help you prepare your tax returns. We are assisting taxpayers both drop in and by appointment. We offer virtual and in-person appointments as volunteers are available.
Schedule An Appointment
We will have select availability at the Meridian Library- Orchard Park location (1268 W Orchard Pk Dr, Meridian, ID 83646), Boise Public Library (715 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise ID 83702), and at the Micron Business and Economic Building (2360 W University Dr. Boise ID 83706) . Please visit our scheduling links, for our current availability. Space will be limited.
Click Here to Schedule your Appointment Now
Boise State University, Micron Business and Economics Building (2360 W University Drive, Boise, ID 83706) will have a FSA (Facilitated Self Assistance) site in MBEB 2304. Please email Vitataxhelp@boisestate.edu to schedule an appointment.
Our Services
Free current, prior year or amended tax preparation within scope, including tax returns required for FAFSA. We do not prepare returns for those married, filing separately at any of our sites.
Our site has historically used one or two volunteers to assist one or two taxpayer at a time.  “Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) is our DIY tax preparation program. You can prepare your tax return (both federal and state) for free if your income is less than $84,000. You can also access in-person help (see our hours in MBEB 2304) or get questions answered via email (vitataxhelp@boisestate.edu).”Â
Tax payers that do not require assistance may file their own taxes for free with the IRS Direct File software – Click here to access the IRS Direct File Software to prepare your taxes from home.
Required Items
Please have these items available so that we can prepare your return:
- VITA Intake Form – Please complete this form and bring it with you to your appointment.
- Photo ID
- Social Security card(s)
- Income Forms (W-2s, 1099s)
- Documentation for other income and/or expense
- Bank account information (voided check) for direct deposit
- Prior year tax return
Where’s My Federal Refund?
Here is a video tax tip from the IRS:
Where’s My Refund? English | Spanish | ASL | Chinese | Vietnamese
Subscribe today: The IRS YouTube channels provide short, informative videos on various tax related topics in English, Spanish and ASL.
- www.youtube.com/irsvideos
- www.youtube.com/irsvideosmultilingua
- www.youtube.com/irsvideosASL
- www.youtube.com/irsDirectFile
Where’s my Idaho State Refund
- Idaho State Tax Commission Refund Info
- Click on the “refund status page” link
Other Resources
- Get an IRS Identity Protection (IP) PIN: https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
- AARP is operating Tax-Aid sites with tax document scanning and remote tax return preparation. Appointments with AARP can be found at www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations.html
- Visit the IRS free file website for self help.
- You can also find out about free filing software on the IRS website.
- If you need to file an extension, please watch this IRS video.
- More information about VITA.
Email Us
Please email VITAtaxhelp@boisestate.edu if you have difficulty scheduling your appointment.
Please add VITAtaxhelp@boisestate.edu to your contact list.
VITA Partners
- Internal Revenue Service
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Boise Community Schools
- Boise Public Library
- University of Idaho Law School
Interested in becoming a VITA volunteer?
For more information about becoming a VITA volunteer please review the IRS VITA Volunteer information, or email VITAtaxhelp@boisestate.edu.