2026 Free Tax Preparation

IRS-certified students from the UB School of Management will again provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families with annual incomes of $69,000 or less.   

The student-run service is provided by the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program with volunteers from the UB chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honors organization for accounting and finance students, and the UB Accounting Association.

3485 Main St, Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

Free tax preparation will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times may vary.

• Feb. 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28
• March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28 and 29
• April 4 and 5

Finding the South Campus

Finding Allen Hall on UB's South Campus

Q. Do I need to make an appointment to use the free tax preparation service?

A. No appointments—just walk in. The service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times may vary. Simply put your name on the sign-in sheet when you arrive, and we will call you when we’re ready to prepare your return.

Q. What materials should I bring on the day of my tax preparation?

A. Participants must bring the following:

1. Proof of identification (state-issued photo ID for each adult, such as valid driver’s license or state-issued ID card)
2. Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents (not a photocopy)
   
3. Birthdates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
4. Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G) from all employers
5. Unemployment compensation statements (1099-G), if applicable
   
6. Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
7. A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
8. Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit, such as a blank check
9. To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
10. Total paid for day care and provider's Social Security Number or business Employer Identification Number
11. IRS Letters 6419 (Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments) and 6475 (Economic Impact [stimulus] Payment)
    

Q. Am I eligible to use the free tax preparation service if I itemize deductions?

A. The free tax preparation service is only available to filers choosing to take the standard deduction rather than itemized deductions.

Q. Can tax returns be prepared for international students?

A. Due to the special processing required, only a limited number of preparers will be available to provide tax preparation for UB students who are nonresident aliens. In addition, UB international students on a nonimmigrant visa may be eligible to use Sprintax to file their taxes. 

Q. Can tax filings be prepared for previous years?

A. To accommodate the high demand, volunteers will prepare tax filings for 2025 only.

Q. How do I contact the free tax preparation service?

A. Beginning Jan. 21, you can send additional questions by email to mgt-freetaxprep@buffalo.edu, and a student volunteer will reply within two business days. (Note: This student-run email will not be staffed until students return on Jan. 21.)