Information Concerning the LSU Law Center's 2009 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

The LSU Law Center offers a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program where volunteers provide free tax preparation services to foreign students, teachers, and researchers who have F, J, Q, or M visas and their immediate family members (spouse and children under age 21).

When:

Tuesdays - Mar. 10, Mar.17, and Mar. 24 from 6-8 pm

Thursdays - Mar. 12, Mar. 19, and Mar. 26 from 6-8 pm

Where:

Louisiana State University Law Center, 1969 building, first floor lobby

East Campus Drive

Rules for eligibility:

Students:

Must have an F, J, Q, or M visa

Was in the U.S. for five or fewer years, as of December 31, 2007 (e.g., first entered the U.S. in 2003). For students who first entered the U.S. before 2003, the student is eligible for the tax preparation services offered at the LSU Law Center's VITA program if the student does not intend to reside permanently in the U.S.

Teachers and Researchers:

Must have a J or Q visa

Was in the U.S. for two or fewer years out of the six years preceding and including 2007 For example, if a teacher or researcher first entered the U.S. as a student, teacher, or researcher in 2006 or 2007, the teacher or researcher is eligible for the tax preparation services offered at the LSU Law Center's VITA program

What to bring with you when you come:

visa

passport

Form W-2 (if you received one)

Form 1042-S (if you received one)

Form 1999-MISC (if you have one)

Form 1098 (if you have one)

Copy of your 2007 federal income tax return (if you have one)