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Miami Dade College (MDC) once again is providing free tax preparation services to eligible individuals through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Services will be available through Apr. 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, Apr. 15, 2026.
MDC VITA locations and hours:
Hialeah Campus, 1780 W. 49 St., Hialeah, FL 33012, Room 2217; Thursdays only until Apr. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m., only scheduled appointments accepted, VITA Coordinator: Professor Nicole Orr; telephone 305-237-8558, English and Spanish.
Homestead Campus, 500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030, Building D, Room D 307; Saturdays only until Mar. 21; from 9 a.m. to noon (Closed Saturday, Feb. 14), walk-ins accepted, VITA Coordinator: Professor Jeanelly Mairena; telephone 305-237-5258, English and Spanish.
Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104 St., Miami, FL 33176, Building R, Room R404 and R408; Mondays and Thursdays only, until Apr. 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, English and Spanish.
North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Ave., Miami, FL 33167, Building 1, First Floor, Room 1164; Tuesdays and Fridays only until Apr. 11, Tuesdays, 2-5:30 p.m., and Fridays, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; only scheduled appointments accepted; VITA Coordinator: Professor Julio Borges, telephone 305-237-1199; English, Spanish and Creole.
Padrón Campus, 627 SW 27 Ave., Miami, FL 33135, Room 6024-10; Fridays only until Apr. 11, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; walk-ins accepted; VITA Coordinator: Prof. Elisa Fernandez; telephone 305-237-6484, English and Spanish.
Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132, Room 7117 or 7A17; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only, until Apr. 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 Mar. 25, 26, 29); only scheduled appointments accepted;[ VITA Coordinator: Professor Patrick Michel; telephone 305-237-3151; English, Spanish and 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.
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