Question | Answer |
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What are the dates and times? | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the following dates: Saturday, February 16, 2019; Saturday, February 23, 2019; Saturday, March 2, 2019; Saturday, March 23, 2019. |
When will you be scheduling appointments? | Appointment scheduling for the previous tax year will begin on February 1st. It is absolutely imperative that you wait until AFTER you receive ALL of your necessary tax documents before contacting us to schedule your appointment. We can more accurately assess your needs and appointment length if we know exactly what needs to be completed, submitted, and/or filed. Call 660-785-6064 to schedule an appointment. |
What do I need to bring? | Photo ID, Social Security card for self, spouse & dependents, all income information, last year’s return, and any other tax documentation necessary to complete the return. |
Who needs to be present? | If married couple: both spouses need to be present to e-file, otherwise paper return required. |
Can this be completed in one day? | Yes. |
How long of a wait should I expect? | We hope that you will get in within your scheduled appointment time. |
Do we take appointments? | Yes. You must have an appointment in order to get your returns filed. Once you have received ALL necessary tax documents in the mail, call 660-785-6064 to schedule your appointment. There will be further instructions given via phone. Truman students, faculty, and staff do NOT need an appointment. |
Are there any hidden costs? | No. |
Where should I park? | There is parking on the corner of Franklin and Patterson, one block away. |
Where is Truman State University and Violette Hall? | Click on this link to find a map of Truman’s campus. Campus-Map |
How will I know where to go? | Enter Violette Hall through the West entrance and there will be signs to direct you. |
Can we complete a non Missouri return? | Yes, but we cannot e-file California, Georgia, Kentucky (unless full year resident), Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Utah, or Wisconsin. We must do paper returns in those situations. |
Is my return too complicated? | When you call to schedule an appointment, the person on the line will be able to asses the difficulty of your return. |
Can you do the Missouri property tax credit/rent rebate? | Yes, if the property is rented; proof of rent is required. |
Are the volunteers certified? | Yes, they are all certified by the IRS. |
Can you direct deposit my refund? | Yes, you will need to provide your bank’s routing number and account number. |
Can the return be e-filed? | Generally yes, but there are certain exceptions that will make some returns ineligible for e-filing. |
Are there other VITA sites nearby? | No, the closest VITA site besides Truman is in Columbia, MO. |