The Computer & Communications Industry Association is offering free tax preparation and filing assistance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in room 158 of the Scheman Building.

People who qualify for the free filing assistance are those who: earned less than $30,000 in adjusted gross income in 2008, qualified for an earned income tax credit, or served in the active military and have a 2008 W-2 and an adjusted gross income of $56,000 or less.

According to a press release, those who attend should bring: a copy of their 2007 tax return, social security number and individual income taxpayer identification number for each family member, a W2 and 1099 form, the economic stimulus package rebate form 1378, documentation of deductible expenses, and a bank account routing number.