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VITA Tax Preparation Assistance | Salt and Light

1819 South Philo Road, Urbana, IL 61802

Eligibility

Must meet one of the following: household income less than $69,000, adults age 60+, individuals with limited English-speaking ability, individuals with a disability

Required documents

Photo ID (for each tax payer and their spouse), Social Security cards (or ITIN letters) for the taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents, All tax documents such as FORM W-2 and Form 1099, Form 1098-T for all college students, Bank routing and account number (for direct deposit of refund)
(217) 355-5654

Voice - Main Phone

https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/accountancy/vita-program

Application process

Visit in person

Fees

None

Service area

Champaign County, IL

Description

IRS trained volunteers assist persons of all ages each year to prepare income tax forms at no cost. This is a partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

For 2026, the site is open February 6-mid-April - CLOSED March 15-23 for the University's spring break:

Tuesdays 3 pm-7 pm

Wednesdays 1 pm-5 pm

Thursdays 1 pm-5 pm

Fridays 1 pm-5 pm

Saturdays 11 am-5 pm

Last assured

03/16/2026

Providing organization

Salt and Light

Provides a thrift and grocery store, with a program option for participants to get workforce development, personal wellness resources, and access to groceries, clothes, and household items.