Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Free Tax Preparation by IRS-Certified Volunteers

If you meet IRS guidelines, you can have your tax return prepared for free at MCC through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. IRS-certified volunteers prepare your tax returns and review them for accuracy according to IRS rules.

These services are for you if you are a lower- or moderate-income taxpayer with a simple tax return. Your return usually includes income such as wages, pensions, Social Security, and limited interest or dividend income.

The IRS intake and quality review process determines your eligibility and the services you can receive.

2026 VITA Walk-In Tax Clinic Schedule
Day Dates Time Exceptions
Wednesdays January 21 – April 15 3:30–8:30 p.m. Closed March 25
Saturdays January 24 – April 11 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed March 28

Location: Park in Lot B and enter Building A, Door A6 (the entrance closest to Route 14). You can find VITA services in the A100 hallway.

2026 Self-Preparation Options

You can use self-help tax filing options at MCC if you choose to prepare and file your own tax returns.

If you meet the IRS income eligibility requirements for the applicable tax year, you may use designated MCC laptop kiosks to prepare and file your federal tax returns using approved free filing software. IRS-certified VITA volunteers do not assist you with these self-prepared returns.

Laptop kiosks are available during regular campus hours at:

  • Co/Lab A, A218
  • Co/Lab E, E108
  • Building B—Campus Police Area
  • A100 Hallway

You may also prepare and file your returns independently from home using approved free filing software.

Income limits, eligibility requirements, and available software are established annually by the IRS.