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Westminster Tax Clinic

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A community member looking to get free tax preparation through VITA services.

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A community member looking to get help from the Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC).

 

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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 advocacy and stability services to:

    • 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

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VITA Services

Prepare and Submit Tax Returns

    • Federal and multi-state tax returns
    • Applications to the Department of Workforce Services for food stamps, medical, and childcare
    • Applications to Salt Lake County Treasurer’s Office for property tax abatements and tax delinquencies
    • Applications to Utah Community Action for housing, heat, and weatherization
    • Applications to Salt Lake City Corporation for the handyman grant, home rehab loan program, and home buyer program (services for SLC residents only)
    • And many more

Coordinate Appointments with Financial Assistance Organizations

    • The AAA Fair Credit Foundation for Individual Development Accounts set-up and education, Debt Management, Debt Settlement, Financial Coaching, and Credit and Budget Counseling
    • The Community Development Corporation of Utah for foreclosure prevention services, the Home Repair Program, the HomeFit Mortgage Program, the Down Payment Assistance Program, and more (to be eligible for CDCU programs you must first complete a class)

Locations

At this time, the Westminster Tax Clinic does not anticipate allowing any walk-ins.

The Tax Clinic can no longer accommodate drop-off packets on the Westminster campus. Do not visit the campus 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 aliens can only be served at the Salt Lake County Government Site.

SLCO Government Site

This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 22, 2024. 

Salt Lake County Government Center
2001 South State Street—North Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 4:30–9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 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.

SCHEDULE a SLCO APPOINTMENT

Park City Site

This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 23, 2024.

Kimball Junction Library
1885 West Ute Boulevard
Park City, Utah 84098

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

The clinic remains open until the last client is served.

SCHEDULE A PARK CITY APPOINTMENT

SLCC West Valley Site

This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 25, 2024.

Salt Lake Community College
3460 South 5600 West
West Valley City, Utah 84128

Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 

The clinic remains open until the last client is served.

SCHEDULE A WEST VALLEY CITY APPOINTMENT

Ogden Site

This location is open for in-person appointments beginning January 25, 2024.

Columbus Center
555 East 24th Street
Ogden, Utah 84401

Thursday: 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

The clinic remains open until the last client is served.

SCHEDULE AN OGDEN CENTER APPOINTMENT

Coalville USU Extension

This location is open for in-person appointments beginning February 5, 2024.

Summit County Coalville USU Extension
45 East 100 North
Coalville, Utah 84017

Monday: 1–4:00 p.m.

The clinic hosts in-person appointments, and tax returns are completed virtually.

SCHEDULE A COALVILLE APPOINTMENT

Heber City USU Extension

This location is open for in-person appointments beginning February 8, 2024.

Wasatch County Heber City USU Extension
55 South 500 East
Heber City, Utah 84032

Thursday: 9 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1–4:00 p.m.

The clinic hosts in-person appointments, and tax returns are completed virtually.

SCHEDULE A HEBER CITY APPOINTMENT

Appointment Checklist

  • Download and print your IRS intake form. To protect your privacy, do not email forms that include your personal information, especially your social security number, to anyone.
  • Schedule an appointment during business hours.
    • All government-issued photo IDs and SSN/ITIN cards/letters for all family members you are claiming on your tax return.
    • All W2's, 1099's, and any other income-related documents
    • Previous years' tax returns if available
    • Form 1095-A if you or anyone on your return had Marketplace insurance at any point during the tax year
    • Childcare expenses paid and provider's tax I.D., name, and address
    • Form 1098 showing proof of mortgage interest and property taxes
    • Charitable donations (cash and in-kind)
    • Out-of-pocket medical expenses
    • Casualty and theft loses
    • Form 1098-T showing college expenses
    • Record of expenses paid for tuition, fees, and books
    • Bank account and routing numbers to have your refund directly deposited into your bank account
  • Arrive at your appointment on time with all your documents. 

Financial Assistance Resources

Promote the Clinic

Partner organizations can print the Tax Clinic flyer to promote it to community members. 

LITC Services Through the Westminster Tax Clinic

Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) are independent from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). LITCs help ensure fairness and integrity in the tax system for taxpayers who are low-income or speak English as a second Language (ESL).

LITC Services

Services are offered for free or for a small fee.

    • Represent taxpayers in audits, appeals, and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court.
    • Help taxpayers respond to IRS notices and correct account problems.
    • Provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language.
    • Identify and advocate for issues that impact low-income and ESL taxpayers.

Note: Generally, the LITC doesn't prepare tax returns. 

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