For the ninth consecutive year, Monmouth College is offering free computerized tax preparation and e-filing. This is offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, an award winning group made up of accounting majors, advised by Judy Peterson.

The purpose of this service is to help low- and middle-income taxpayers, generally those who make $40,000 annually or less and cannot afford to pay for a professional tax preparer. All ages of taxpayers are served from students to retirees.

Professor Judy Peterson, coordinator of the program for Monmouth College states, "Besides obvious tax preparation and software skills that the students learn, they also learn a variety of life skills by interacting with the community members. I am very proud of all the students that go through this program -- they learn so much!"