Miami Dade College Offers Free Tax Preparation Services Feb. 4 – April 15

Miami, Jan. 26, 2026 – Miami Dade College (MDC) will once again provide free tax preparation services to eligible individuals through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Services will be available from February 4 through April 15 at six MDC campuses across Miami-Dade County.

The program is open to individuals who earned $67,000 or less in 2025. Trained and IRS-certified volunteers will assist taxpayers with the preparation and electronic filing of their federal income tax returns at no cost.

“The 2025 tax season brings important updates that can be challenging to understand without guidance. Our School is proud to respond by once again mobilizing our accounting faculty, staff, and students through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, combining real-world learning with meaningful service that directly benefits our community,” said Pamela Fuertes, dean of the Miguel B. Fernandez Family School of Global Business, Trade & Transportation at Miami Dade College.

To receive assistance through the VITA program, original documents are required (copies will not be accepted). Required documents include:

• Photo identification
• Social Security card or ITIN for taxpayers, spouses, and dependents
• Birth dates for the primary filer, spouse, and all dependents
• Wage and earnings statements (Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R)
• Health Insurance Marketplace Statement (Form 1095-A), if applicable
• Tuition Statement (Form 1098-T)
• Mortgage interest and property tax statements
• Interest and dividend statements from financial institutions (Forms 1099)
• A copy of last year’s federal and state tax return, if available
• Total amount paid for daycare, along with the provider’s identifying number
• Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit
• IRS-issued IP PIN letter (January 2026), if applicable
• Pension withdrawal documentation (Form W-9)
• Any correspondence received from the IRS

For taxpayers filing a married filing jointly return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. Taxpayers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment.

Appointments are required at most locations. To schedule a visit and view the complete list of required documents, visit www.mdc.edu/vita.

Federal income tax returns must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

 MDC VITA locations and hours:

Hialeah Campus
1780 West 49th St. / Hialeah, FL 33012
Room 2217
Thursdays only, February 5th to April 9^th, from 6 to 9 p.m.
 Only scheduled appointments accepted
VITA Coordinator: Professor Nicole Orr
Telephone: 305-237-8558
Languages: English and Spanish

Homestead Campus
500 College Terrace / Homestead, FL 33030
Building D, Room D 307
Saturdays only, Feb. 7 to March 21, from 9 a.m. to Noon.

(Closed Saturday, Feb. 14)
 Walk-ins accepted
VITA Coordinator: Professor Jeanelly Mairena
Telephone: 305-237-5258
Languages: English and Spanish

Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104^th Street / Miami, FL 33176
Building R, Room R404 and R408
Mondays and Thursdays only, Feb. 6 to April 10, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Only scheduled appointments accepted
VITA Coordinator: Professors Silvina Barros and Cesar De Castro
Telephone: 305-237-2375
Languages: English and Spanish

North Campus
11380 NW 27^th Avenue / Miami, FL 33167
Building 1, First Floor, Room 1164
Tuesdays and Fridays only, Feb. 4 to April 11
Tuesdays: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Only scheduled appointments accepted

VITA Coordinator: Professor Julio Borges
Telephone: 305-237-1199
Languages: English, Spanish and Creole

Padrón Campus
627 SW 27th Ave. / Miami, FL 33135
Room 6024-10
Fridays only, Feb. 7 to April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Walk-ins accepted

VITA Coordinator: Prof. Elisa Fernandez
Telephone: 305-237-6484
Languages: English and Spanish

Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2^nd Avenue / Miami, FL 33132
Room 7117 or 7A17
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only, Feb. 4 to April 15
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Closed Feb. 15 and March 25, 26, 29)
Only scheduled appointments accepted
VITA Coordinator: Professor Patrick Michel
Telephone: 305-237-3151
Languages: English, Spanish, Creole

The VITA program originated at the Wolfson Campus and was later extended to other campuses. Students are trained to prepare free individual income tax returns for fellow students, their families and the general public. They are supervised by professors and experienced coordinators from MDC’s Miguel B. Fernandez School of Global Business, Trade and Transportation, who review the returns before filing them electronically with the IRS. For more information, visit www.mdc.edu/vita.