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.