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Most taxpayers qualify if any of the following apply:<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”English & Spanish” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#bababa” image_icon_width=”80px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We offer free tax preparation services from counselors fluent in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n Ofrecemos servicios gratuitos de preparaci\u00f3n de impuestos con asesores que hablan ingl\u00e9s y espa\u00f1ol con fluidez.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_padding=”5%||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Location & Hours” url=”https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DWtP7JUAUG3PQcGBA” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#bababa” image_icon_width=”80px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Parking and Check-in<\/strong> Dates and Hours of Operation<\/strong> We expect to operate for the 2026 tax year filing season between February 5 \u2013 April 15, 2027. Appointments for the 2026 tax year filing season will be accepted beginning January 15, 2027. Office hours are by appointment only. No walk-ins will be accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 2026 TAX YEAR APPOINTMENTS<\/strong> Making an Appointment<\/em> DURING PERIODS WHEN WE ARE OPERATING ONLY: You may also text or call the VITA Appointment Line at (503) 751-4132<\/a> (text is preferred), or email us at wouvita@wou.edu<\/a> to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Scheduling” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#bababa” image_icon_width=”80px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_font_size=”30px” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Once the 2026 tax filing season begins, we will be able to assist taxpayers at our Monmouth location with tax returns for tax years 2025 and 2026. Through our partnership with AARP Tax-Aide, we may be able to arrange assistance with earlier tax years. Please make note on your Appointment Request Form if you need help with multiple tax years. Appointments are required for all services. No walk-ins will be accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n Making an Appointment<\/em> DURING PERIODS WHEN WE ARE OPERATING ONLY: You may also text or call the VITA Appointment Line at (503) 751-4132<\/a> (text is preferred), or email us at wouvita@wou.edu<\/a> to schedule your appointment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Checklist of Required Documents” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#db0a29″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” custom_css_toggle_title=”padding:15px!important;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please bring all of the documents and information requested below to your appointment.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_padding=”59px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free tax…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":417,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"splash-page.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-110037","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/417"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110037"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110775,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110037\/revisions\/110775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/business-economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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WOU Welcome Center (Room 136), 701 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Paid parking is available across the street from the building, in Lot O. Please pay for parking at one of the parking kiosks located in Lot K and Lot B (the two closest to Lot O). Parking is free on Saturdays. Please look for the VITA flag at the Welcome Center entrance and proceed to Room 136 to check-in.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Important:<\/strong> OUR OFFICE IS NOT STAFFED BETWEEN APRIL 12, 2026-FEBRUARY 4, 2027. Free tax preparation services are offered only during the annual tax filing season (roughly February \u2013 mid-April). Our last day of operation for 2025 tax year filings is Saturday, April 11, 2026. If you need assistance outside of our normal dates of operation, please email MITaxResources@gmail.com<\/a> and a member of that volunteer team will refer you to an appropriate resource.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
We will begin taking appointments for the 2026 tax year on Friday, January 15, 2027. Our first day of operations for the 2026 Tax Year is expected to be Friday, February 5, 2027. We will publish dates, times and locations available for 2026 tax year appointments by January 18, 2027. Please check this website in January 2027 for updated information regarding the 2026 tax return preparation program. You may also visit MITaxResources.org for information on the 2026 tax year filing season and to find resources for local tax assistance outside of the normal tax season.<\/p>\n
Appointment request forms for the 2026 tax year will be released by January 15, 2027. Use of an Appointment Request Form is the preferred method<\/strong> for making appointments. Appointment request forms will be available in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n\n
Appointment request forms for the 2026 tax year will be released by January 15, 2027. Use of an Appointment Request Form is the preferred method<\/strong> for making appointments. Appointment request forms are available in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n\n
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