Bellevue University College of Business and EITC Coalition Partner to Offer Free Tax Preparation

Need help with your taxes? You're in luck because Bellevue University’s College of Business is partnering again with the Omaha EITC Coalition to help local residents prepare and file free individual tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Tax assistance will be available on Saturdays, starting Feb. 15 through April 5, 2025, on the University's main campus at the Freeman Lozier Library on an appointment basis. The library is located at 1028 Bruin Blvd. in Bellevue, Nebraska. Free parking is available in campus lots near the library. Bellevue University is one of seven metro area locations for the EITC program. If appointments at Bellevue University have been filled, taxpayers can select another appointment time at another location to meet their needs.

“It’s a great way to serve the community and prepare our students in important skills like client relations and tax preparation,” said Patrick Callan, Associate Professor of Accounting. “We hope to serve many individuals and families this tax season and look forward to our continued partnership with the Omaha EITC Coalition.”

To schedule your appointment in preparing and filing your tax return, please visit https://www.fhasinc.org/tax-appointments.html

Clients can refer to the list below of what documents to bring to appointments. No walk-ins will be accepted.

• Social Security cards 
• ITINS for self, spouse, and dependents 
• Photo Identification Copy of last year’s tax return, federal and state ( Iowa residents) 
• Form 1095-A if purchased health insurance through the Marketplace 
• All W-2s and 1099 forms for the year you will be filing (Interest, Dividend, Misc.) 
• Identity Protection PIN Number, six-digit number assigned by the IRS 
• Child Care provider info (name, address, EIN/SSN) & amount paid 
• For direct deposit, routing, and account number 
• Education expenses 
• Gambling winnings 
• For itemized deductions: property tax receipts and mortgage interest statements, last year’s State refund, union dues statement
• Both spouses must be present to sign the return in case of divorce/separation, may need the spouse’s name & and SSN (Alimony? Filing separately)