Westminster Tax Clinic
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A community member looking to get free tax preparation through Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) services.
A community member of age 60 or older, looking to get free tax preparation through Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) services.
A community member looking to get help from the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC).
TCE Services Through the Westminster Tax Clinic
Westminster’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly program provides free tax assistance with a particular focus on taxpayers age 60 and older. TCE-certified volunteers receive additional training in pensions, retirement income, Social Security benefits, and other tax issues commonly affecting older adults.
Westminster’s designated TCE appointments are available to taxpayers age 60 or older. There is no income limitation for designated TCE appointments, but all returns must remain within IRS VITA/TCE program scope.
Learn about the eligibility requirements to find out if you qualify for IRS free tax preparation services.
TCE services are only available at the SLCO Government site on Tuesdays 4:30–8:30 p.m. Indicate that you are seeking TCE services when you check in.
Appointments
Appointments are required. Walk-in service is not guaranteed. An appointment reserves an intake time but does not guarantee that a return can be completed.
The Clinic may be unable to prepare a return when:
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- the taxpayer arrives late;
- required taxpayers or spouses are not present;
- documents are missing;
- the return is outside IRS VITA/TCE scope;
- the Clinic does not have an appropriately certified volunteer available.
Please select the location and appointment type that match your tax needs. Nonresident-alien returns are prepared only at specifically designated appointments at the Salt Lake County Government Center. Please visit the VITA page for more information or to schedule an appointment for nonresident aliens.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Bring the following items that apply to you.
Intake forms
While intake forms are available at VITA/TCE sites, you can help expedite your tax appointment by completing and printing the appropriate intake form linked below before your visit. To protect your privacy, do not email forms that include your personal information, especially your social security number, to anyone.
Identification
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- Government-issued photo identification for you and your spouse
- Social Security cards or ITIN letters/cards for you, your spouse, and everyone listed on the return
- Identity Protection PINs issued by the IRS for you, your spouse, or your dependents
- For a married filing jointly return, both spouses generally must participate and sign unless an authorized exception applies
Income Documents
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- All Forms W-2.
- All Forms 1099, including Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, 1099-G, and 1099-R
- Brokerage consolidated tax statements, including Forms 1099-B, 1099-DIV, and 1099-INT
- Form SSA-1099 for Social Security benefits
- Self-employment income and expense records, including applicable mileage records
- Records of any other income received
- Documentation showing separately stated qualified overtime compensation or qualified tip income, when applicable
Credits, Deductions, and Other Information
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- Form 1095-A for each household member who received Marketplace health-insurance coverage
- Childcare provider name, address, taxpayer identification number, and amount paid
- Form 1098-T and records of eligible education expenses
- Forms 1098, 1098-E, and other applicable deduction documents
- Records of estimated federal and state tax payments
- Any other tax documents received
Prior Returns and Tax Notices
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- Copies of your most recently filed federal and state tax returns
- All relevant IRS or state tax notices and correspondence
- Taxpayers requesting preparation of prior-year returns are required to provide unredacted IRS wage and income transcripts and account transcripts
Refund Information
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- Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit, preferably shown on a voided check or official bank document
Arrive on time with all required taxpayers and documents. Missing information may require the appointment to be rescheduled.
SLCO Government Site
This location is open for in-person TCE appointments beginning January 19, 2026.
Salt Lake County Government Center
2001 S. State St.—North Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
Tuesday: 4:30–8:30 p.m.
The clinic remains open until the last client is served.
VITA Services Through the Westminster Tax Clinic
The IRS-certified volunteers in Westminster’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offer free tax preparation, electronic filing, and financial education and asset building (FEAB) services to:
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- low- to moderate-income individuals and families
- persons with disabilities
- the elderly
- members of military services
- veterans
- members of Native American tribes
- limited English proficiency taxpayers
Learn more about eligibility requirements for IRS free tax preparation services.
VITA Services
Prepare and Submit Tax Returns
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- Current and prior years federal and multi-state tax returns that fall within the scope of the IRS VITA/TCE program
- Amended returns
- Applications to the Treasurer’s Office for property tax abatements
- And many more
Financial Education and Asset Building (FEAB) Services
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- Budgeting assistance: Helping taxpayers develop a monthly spending plan, identify expenses, and plan for irregular bills.
- Savings encouragement: Discussing emergency savings, savings goals, or using part of a tax refund to establish savings.
- Split-refund assistance: Explaining how taxpayers may use Form 8888 to divide a federal refund among eligible accounts or savings bonds.
- Banking access: Helping unbanked taxpayers identify safe checking or savings account options with banks or credit unions.
- Direct-deposit education: Explaining the benefits and requirements of receiving a refund through direct deposit.
- Credit education or counseling: Reviewing basic credit concepts, credit reports, credit scores, debt management, and responsible borrowing.
- Debt-management referrals: Connecting taxpayers with reputable nonprofit credit counselors or financial coaches.
- Financial coaching: Providing one-on-one assistance with financial goals, cash flow, debt reduction, or savings plans.
- Benefits screening: Referring taxpayers to programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, utility assistance, housing assistance, or other public benefits.
- Asset-building programs: Connecting taxpayers with matched-savings programs, Individual Development Accounts, homebuyer programs, or small-business development resources.
- Retirement education: Providing general information about workplace retirement plans, IRAs, and retirement savings opportunities.
- Financial-literacy workshops: Offering presentations on budgeting, banking, credit, identity theft, fraud prevention, or preparing for financial emergencies.
- Financial-product referrals: Referring taxpayers to affordable bank accounts, low-cost prepaid accounts, secured credit-building products, or credit-union services.
- Refund planning: Helping taxpayers consider whether to use their refund for savings, debt repayment, education, housing, transportation, or another financial goal.
- Avoidance of predatory products: Educating taxpayers about refund-anticipation loans, high-cost check cashing, payday loans, and other expensive financial services.
Locations
Appointments are required. Walk-ins are not guaranteed and may be declined. An appointment reserves an intake time but does not guarantee that a return can be completed if the taxpayer arrives late, lacks required documents, or has a return outside the VITA program’s scope.
The Tax Clinic can no longer accommodate drop-off packets on the Westminster campus. Please do not visit the campus during the tax season for your tax needs. The locations listed below are the only sites where you can get help with your taxes during this tax season.
Nonresident, international, and active-duty military tax returns are prepared only by IRS-certified volunteer preparers with specialized certifications at the Salt Lake County Government Center on designated Mondays and Wednesdays. These returns might require unique intake forms and may be subject to different eligibility and scope requirements.
After each tax season, some of Westminster Tax Clinic's regular VITA and TCE sites close until the next filing season. The sites that remain open operate by appointment only. If you need an appointment outside of tax season, please contact Tax Clinic Director Jovana Sisovic by email at jsisovic@westminsteru.edu or by phone at 801.832.2635.
Taxpayers who have received an IRS notice or need help resolving a federal tax controversy should review our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic services.
SLCO Government Site
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 19, 2026.
Salt Lake County Government Center
2001 S. State St.—North Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
Monday–Thursday: 4:30–9:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The clinic remains open until the last client is served.
Park City Site
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 20, 2026.
Kimball Junction Library
1885 W. Ute Blvd.
Park City, Utah 84098
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The clinic remains open until the last client is served.
SLCC West Valley Site
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 22, 2026.
SLCC West Valley
3460 S. 5600 W.
West Valley City, Utah 84120
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Ogden Site
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 19, 2026.
Columbus AEC
555 E. 24th St.
Ogden, Utah 84401
Monday and Thursday: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Cedar City USU Extension
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning February 2, 2026.
Iron County USU Extension
585 N. Main St., Ste. 4
Cedar City, Utah 84721
Monday: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 4–6:00 p.m.
The clinic hosts in-person appointments, and tax returns are completed virtually.
Coalville USU Extension
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning February 2, 2026.
Summit County Coalville USU Extension
45 E. 100 N.
Coalville, Utah 84017
Monday: 1–4:00 p.m.
The clinic hosts in-person appointments, and tax returns are completed virtually.
Heber City USU Extension
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning February 5, 2026.
Wasatch County Heber City USU Extension
55 S. 500 E.
Heber City, Utah 84032
Monday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The clinic hosts in-person appointments, and tax returns are completed virtually.
Price USU Extension
This location is open for in-person appointments beginning February 2, 2026.
Carbon County USU Extension
751 E. 100 N., Ste. 1700
Price, Utah 84501
Tuesday and Thursday: 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:00 p.m.
The clinic hosts in-person appointments, and tax returns are completed virtually.
Westminster University Site
This location is open for in-person appointments outside of tax season (April through December).
Bill and Vieve Gore School or Business
1840 S. 1300 E. Room 118
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
By appointment only: Please contact the Tax Clinic Director, Jovana Sisovic, by email at jsisovic@westminsteru.edu or by phone at 801.832.2635 to schedule an appointment.
Important Note: At USU Extension sites, taxpayers complete an in-person intake and document-review appointment. The return is then prepared and quality-reviewed remotely by IRS-certified Westminster volunteers. Before the return can be electronically filed, taxpayers may need to return for a second in-person appointment unless they have access to and are comfortable using the required technology.
Before your appointment, complete and print the appropriate intake forms, if possible. While forms are available at VITA/TCE sites, bringing a completed form can help speed up your appointment. To protect your privacy, do not email forms containing personal information, especially your social security number.
Vita Appointment Checklist
Before Your Appointment
- Download and complete the appropriate intake form:
- Schedule an appointment during business hours.
Bring the Following Documents
- Identification
- Unexpired, government-issued photo ID for you and your spouse (if filing jointly)
- Social Security cards or ITIN letters/cards for everyone listed on the return (you, your spouse, and all dependents)
- Income Documents
- All W-2 and 1099 forms (such as 1099-NEC, 1099-G, SSA-1099)
- Brokerage consolidated tax statements, including Forms 1099-B, 1099-DIV, and 1099-INT
- Self-employment income and expense records, including mileage logs
- Documentation showing separately stated qualified overtime compensation or qualified tip income, when applicable (such as year-end pay statements or employer statements)
- Information about any other income you received
- Tax Documents
- All other tax forms you received, such as Forms 1098, 1098-C, 1098-E, 1098-T, 1098-G, or 1099-C
- Form 1095-A for each household member covered through the Health Insurance Marketplace
- Education expense records, in addition to Form 1098-T, if applicable
- Property-tax and mortgage documents, if applicable
- Estimated-tax payment records
- Prior-year state tax refund information
- Any IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) issued to you, your spouse, or your dependents
- Any letters, notices, or correspondence received from the IRS
- Other Information
- Daycare provider's name, address, Tax ID (SSN or EIN), and the amount paid, if applicable
- Information about any other deductible expenses
- A copy of last year's tax return, if available
- Bank account and routing numbers if you would like your refund deposited directly into your account
Day of Your Appointment
- Arrive on time
- Bring all required documents
Your Return May Not Be Prepared If:
- You arrive late.
- A required taxpayer or spouse is not present.
- Required documents are missing.
- Your return is outside the IRS/VITA/TCE program scope.
- An appropriately certified volunteer is not available to prepare your return.
Taxpayers requesting preparation of a prior-year return are required to obtain unredacted IRS wage and income transcripts and account transcripts before the appointment.
Note: For a married filing jointly return, both spouses generally must participate in the appointment and sign the return unless an authorized exception applies.
Financial Assistance Resources
- Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU)
- Foreclosure Prevention Services
- Home Repair Program
- HomeFit Mortgage Program
- Down Payment Assistance Program
- Department of Workforce Services
- Food stamps
- Medical assistance
- Child care
- Salt Lake City Corporation
- Handyman Grant
- Home Rehab Program
- Home Buyer Program
- Salt Lake County Treasurer
- Tax Abatement for Real Property Taxes
- Delinquent Taxes for residents of Salt Lake County
- Utah Cap
- HEAT
- Weatherization
- Housing
Promote the Clinic
Partner organizations can print a Tax Clinic flyer to promote it to community members:
- Tax Clinic flyer (English)
- Tax Clinic flyer (Spanish)
LITC Services Through the Westminster Tax Clinic
The Westminster Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) helps eligible taxpayers resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. The Westminster LITC is independent from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
The Clinic provides representation, consultation, education, and advocacy for low-income taxpayers and taxpayers who speak English as a second language.
Services are provided free of charge or for a nominal fee.
How the LITC May Help
Depending on eligibility, case circumstances, and available resources, the Westminster LITC may assist with matters involving:
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- IRS audits and examinations;
- IRS notices and tax-account problems;
- unpaid tax balances and collection disputes;
- installment agreements and other collection alternatives;
- federal tax liens and levies;
- IRS appeals;
- Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax-credit disputes;
- innocent spouse relief;
- identity theft and related tax-account issues; and
- representation before the IRS or the United States Tax Court.
The Clinic also provides education about taxpayer rights and responsibilities and advocates for issues affecting low-income taxpayers and taxpayers who speak English as a second language.
The LITC generally does not provide routine tax-return preparation. Individuals seeking assistance preparing or electronically filing a tax return should review Westminster’s VITA or TCE tax-preparation services.
Request an LITC Appointment
To request an appointment or initial consultation with the Westminster Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, please contact Jovana Sisovic by email at jsisovic@westminsteru.edu or by phone at 801.832.2635.
Please briefly describe the type of IRS issue you are experiencing and identify any response deadline shown on your IRS notice. Do not email sensitive personal or financial information like Social Security numbers or complete tax returns. The Clinic will provide instructions for securely submitting documents if they are needed.
Contacting the Clinic does not guarantee acceptance or representation. All requests are reviewed for eligibility, urgency, the nature and merits or the tax issue, and the Clinic's available resources.
Notice of Nondiscrimination and Accommodation Requests
Westminster Tax Clinic provides services without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or reprisal. Reasonable accommodations and language assistance are available upon request. To request assistance, contact Jovana Sisovic by email at jsisovic@westminsteru.edu or by phone at 801.832.2635.
Contact
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Jovana Sisovic
Assistant Professor
Jovana Sisovic
- FULL-TIME Faculty
- Assistant Professor
M.A.C.C. Westminster University
B.S. Westminster University
A.A. Feather River College
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