FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2005
CONTACT: Sarah Lingenfelter, Media Relations (585) 567-9559

HOUGHTON COLLEGE OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton College students will help area residents prepare their income tax returns free of charge.

Co-sponsored by the IRS as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and the Houghton College Business Department, this service is open to the general public. This free service is available from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday beginning on February 7 and ending April 13.

The program, now in its 12^th year, gives accounting and business students, who have taken the Federal Income Taxation Course, the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and experience to the real world. Students are also available to answer questions, check forms, and teach community members how to prepare their own tax forms.

Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Kristen Miller at 585.567.9500 ext. 9722 or by email at kristen.miller@houghton.edu.