UAB Regions Financial Institute for Financial Education offering free tax prep assistance

This initiative aims to alleviate the burden of tax preparation for those who qualify, contributing to financial well-being within the UAB community and beyond.

RIFE StreamThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is extending a helping hand to its employees, students and members of the Birmingham community by providing free tax return preparation and filing resources. This service is available to individuals with an income of $64,000 or less.

The initiative is facilitated through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, hosted at the Regions Institute for Financial Education (RIFE) in the UAB Collat School of Business. UAB employees, students and Birmingham community members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure accurate and efficient tax filing.

To access the free tax assistance, interested individuals can schedule an appointment by contacting the Regions Institute for Financial Education via email at rife@uab.edu or by calling 205-996-0884.