McDaniel College is offering free tax filing through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for community members with low to moderate incomes. Although eligibility depends on individual circumstances, low to moderate incomes are generally considered less than $35,000 a year for singles and less than $45,000 for couples.

Non-English speaking people, senior citizens, people with disabilities, students and international students within this income range may call Kyle Marotta at 410-871-3344 (or 3344 on campus) to schedule an appointment.

The schedule is as follows: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28; Mar. 2, 7, 9,14, 16, 18, 28, 30; and April 4, 6. Tax help will also be given 12-3 p.m. Feb. 18, 25; Mar. 4, 18; and April 1, 8.

Appointments are required and will be held in the Windows lab in the basement of Lewis.

Business Professor Susan Milstein established the VITA program at the College 15 years ago, in order to help people with lower incomes file their federal and state tax returns. This year, 35 student volunteers will receive credit for preparing the returns.

“I think it is such a good thing because it benefits the school and the community,” Milstein says.

McDaniel staff and alumni CPAs oversee the tax returns, which are electronically filed with the IRS.