Northwestern Michigan College has partnered with the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency to provide free tax preparation services to NMC students and staff from March 15 through April 12, according to information in the NMC board's meeting packet.

The assistance is provided through the community action agency's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

"Many college students and staff members face financial constraints that make professional tax preparation services unaffordable. They often miss out on valuable tax credits and deductions. This partnership is designed to provide essential financial services to the NMC community - and, ultimately, more money back into the pockets of NMC students and staff," NMC president Nick Nissley said in his report to the board.

Participants must sign up in advance for appointments that will be held in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 123. NMCAA will follow up with what the tax filer about what to bring to their appointment.

For more details, contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu, 231-995-1401 or Justin Marcum on NMCAA, jmarcum@nmcaa.net, (231) 346-2169.