IRS VITA Tax Clinic: Free Tax Prep for Mizzou Students

The Office for Financial Success is hosting an IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) clinic, where undergraduate and graduate students can have their 2025 tax returns prepared and filed for free. 
 

Two options for U.S. citizens, green card holders, and F1/J1 visa holders with a resident alien tax status:

Assisted Self-File:

OFS tax-certified staff will be available to answer questions and assist taxpayers to self-prepare their tax returns using free IRS software. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. These are drop in hours. Please register to receive a list of documents to bring. 

Sign up for one of the Assisted Self-File days on MU Connect.
Register Here (Follow the instructions below to find assisted self-file dates)
1. Click the "Schedule Appointment" button
2. Select "I have not filed - Complete Tax Return" 
3. Filter by Session Type: "Group Sessions Only"


Fridays, 3/6 and 4/3, 11:00am-2:00pm
Strickland, room 124A

Mondays, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Strickland, room 222A

Wednesday, 4/15, 9:00am-3:00pm
Strickland, room 124A

Appointments:

Your tax return will be prepared for you by tax-certified staff. Appointments are now available in MU Connect through April 15. Schedule here: https://bit.ly/ScheduleOFSAppt 

F1/J1 visa holders with Nonresident Alien tax status: 

The NoRTH International Tax Clinic is an IRS VITA tax clinic operated by a non-profit organization unaffiliated with Mizzou. NoRTH has been helping international taxpayers complete their tax returns since 2012. Students, faculty, and staff are eligible to use the NoRTH VITA tax clinic.

NoRTH provides free tax services to individuals with a school, nonprofit, or government email address (.edu, .org., or .gov). Taxpayers must register for a free NoRTH membership to utilize their free tax prep and support services. NoRTH members receive access to free tax software, tools, guides, and video demos that are available on demand 24/7. NoRTH VITA tax preparers also provide individual support through email as well as through remote office hours sessions. Appointments are available from now through mid-April.If you have any questions about membership, please contact NoRTH at support@nrtaxhelp.org.

NoRTH Tax Clinic Flyer: TY2025 NoRTH Clinic General Flyer Grey.pdf
To request your free membership or for further information, visit: NoRTH Membership Request

Questions?

Email us at financialsuccess@missouri.edu.

NOTES:
Community members (including faculty and staff) are encouraged to use the MU Extension VITA site at the Family Impact Center or Daniel Boone Regional Library.

VITA Tax Certification: All VITA/TCE volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information. Source: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers

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