The VITA U Conference 2027 will explore how the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and related taxpayer-assistance programs are evolving in a changing tax environment, with particular attention to taxpayer access and protection, technology, education and training, community partnerships, student development and the future of VITA. The conference invites: Presenters to submit their work, Sponsors, and Attendees to register for the event.
Overview
Join us for the VITA U Conference 2027 on May 19–21, 2027!
The conference theme is "VITA in a Changing Tax Environment: Technology, Trust, and Taxpayer Service."
The conference will explore how the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and related taxpayer-assistance programs are evolving in a changing tax environment, with particular attention to taxpayer access and protection, technology, education and training, community partnerships, student development and the future of VITA.
The VITA U Conference brings together faculty, students, government agencies, VITA/TCE and LITC programs, nonprofit and community organizations, tax professionals, and other partners to share ideas, research and effective practices in taxpayer assistance.
This event is hosted by the SFSU VITA Program, part of the Lam Family College of Business Community Engagement initiative.
Call for Participation
The VITA U Conference 2027 invites research and scholarship, educational and practice sessions, and panel proposals from universities, government agencies, VITA/TCE and LITC programs, nonprofit and community organizations, tax professionals, students, and other partners engaged in taxpayer assistance.
Visit the VITA U Conference 2027 event page to learn more and to submit your work to present at the conference.
Attend the VITA U Conference 2027
Registration to attend the VITA U Conference is separate from the Participation (presenter) submission process.
Visit the VITA U Conference 2027 event page to learn more about the conference and to register to attend.
Sponsorships
The VITA U Conference welcomes sponsors and supporters committed to strengthening Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC), and other taxpayer assistance programs.
Visit the VITA U Conference 2027 event page to review Sponsorship levels and other ways to give and make a meaningful impact.
Accessibility Accommodations
The Lam Family College of Business welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for the VITA U Conference 2027, please contact the VITA U Conference team at vitauconference@sfsu.edu by April 30, 2027, so your request may be reviewed.