Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tax Return Preparation

The Department of Accountancy operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that is available to anyone that makes $69,000 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), and at The Junction (the corner of Capitol Boulevard and University Drive). Please visit our scheduling links, for our current availability. Space will be limited.

In This Section:

• Professional Organizations
• Accountancy Professional Mentorship Program
• Accounting Firms
• Advisory Council Members – Accountancy
• Gem State Business and Accounting Conference
• Gem State Tax Symposium
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Click Here to Schedule your Appointment Now

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.  You can access in-person help or get questions answered via email ([email protected]).” 

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

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 [email protected] if you have difficulty scheduling your appointment.

Please add [email protected] 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 [email protected].