Tax help for MATC students

by Warren Murphy, Managing Editor

February 12, 2025

Graphic created by MATC Times Managing Editor Warren murphy

The MATC Accounting program is once again partnering with the IRS for the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). This is a program where volunteers, and in our case – MATC accounting students, help prepare taxes for students with an annual income of less than $70,000.

These services can be accessed in two ways:

In-person: Drop off tax documentation at the MATC Oak Creek Campus (6665 S. Howell Ave.) on Tuesdays from noon-2:00 p.m. or 4:30-6:30 p.m. February 4 – April 4.

Online: Click here to easily upload images of tax documents for virtual assistance.

English isn’t your first language? No problem, the program offers assistance in multiple languages, including Spanish and Hmong.

“As a traditionally underserved group, many individuals may not be fully aware of the tax credits and deductions for which they qualify,” said Danica Olsen, MATC Accounting Instructor. “Our students are specifically trained to identify these opportunities, helping community members minimize their tax liabilities and maximize refunds.”

For more information contact MATC Accounting Instructors Nell Curtis (414-297-7461) or Danica Olsen (414-297-7243).

About the Contributor

Warren Murphy, Managing Editor

My name is Warren Murphy and I am Managing Editor of the MATC Times. I joined the staff last year, and after consistently contributing as a writer, I was named Features Editor. This year, with our new Editor-in-Chief, Zanaia Joshua, selecting me as Managing Editor, I plan to help curate a student paper that serves as a true mouthpiece for the voice of our students. I am in the Liberal Arts Transfer program and I plan on transferring to UW-Madison to complete my bachelors after this upcoming fall semester. For fun, I love to play basketball and go to stand-up comedy shows with my friends and family. I originally joined the Times because I was having a hard time finding a space for myself on campus. If you're struggling to find your place like I was, I strongly encourage you to reach out and see how you can get involved. MATC Times believes wholeheartedly in the power of collaboration and inclusivity, as baked into our foundation by our previous Editor-in-Chief Christopher D'Allen, and as student leaders, Zanaia and I are working constantly to ensure we provide a space that welcomes ALL students.