ESU students provide tax help

Students majoring in accounting at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are partnering with the United Way of Monroe County to provide free tax preparation assistance through a program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.

This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be offered at the following three locations through April 15.

Income-eligible taxpayers, those who do not earn more than $54,000 per year and who do not have rental or self-employment income, are able to obtain free tax assistance, including free preparation and filing of their personal tax returns.

Locations for VITA Tax Service Assistance:

• The new Pocono Alliance office in Stroudsburg (301 McConnell St.)

• The United Way of Monroe County office in Tannersville (135 Warner Road)

• The Mountain Center in Tobyhanna (5800 Memorial Blvd.)

Appointments are required and may be made by calling Lucas DeBartolo, administrative and project officer and IRS VITA program coordinator, at 570-629-5657, ext. 117. No walk-ins will be accepted.