VITA Tax Preparation Assistance
The Volunteer Tax Assistance program at Miami Dade College offers free tax return preparation to taxpayer who do not speak English, the elderly and those who cannot afford to obtain help from a paid professional.
In addition to providing vital assistance to the community, VITA gives MDC business students enrolled in income tax classes and opportunity to develop hands-on experience with the help of faculty members.
Individuals interested in having their taxes done through the MDC VITA program must bring the following documents to the center with them:
- Social security card and the social security cards of any dependents to be claimed.
- Picture I.D.
- W-2 earnings statement.
- 1099 MISC (for self-employed individuals only).
- 1099 INT (interest income).
- Any documents pertaining to expenses to be claimed (receipts, etc.).
The program, formed in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, provides services at the Wolfson, North, Kendall, InterAmerican, Homestead and Hialeah campuses. In addition, an outreach center is available at the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center.