The Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) program through AACC's School of Business and Law offers a FREE, no-strings-attached federal and state income tax preparation, review, and e-filing service for qualifying taxpayers making $67,000 or less in the tax year 2024.

The program is coordinated by Oksana Fisher, C.P.A., assistant professor of Business Administration.

VITA 2025 will be offered in a traditional face-to-face format only.

Traditional face-to-face format. The return is prepared at our Arnold location while the taxpayer is present, promptly filed, and a copy of the return is provided to the taxpayer. These appointments are limited.

IRS-certified AACC students, faculty, staff, and alumni prepare your federal and state returns. These volunteers are supervised by AACC Business Administration/ Accounting faculty members and AACC staff, many of whom are certified public accountants. During your appointment, we will meet with you, discuss your tax situation, and prepare your federal and state returns. Returns will then be e-filed. If a refund is due, that money can be deposited directly into your bank account, often within a matter of days.

Appointments are available in Arnold on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning February 5, 2025, and ending April 5, 2025.

*AACC will be closed on March 17-23 for spring break. VITA will not be taking appointments during that week.

Tax Forms Not Prepared by VITA at AACC

Form 1040 Non-resident
Prior Year and Amended Return
Complicated Schedule C with losses
Complicated and advanced Schedule D (capital gains and losses)
Federal employment taxes and income tax withholding
Form SS-5 (request for Social Security Number)
Form SS-8 (determination of worker status)
Form 8606 (Non-deductible IRA)
Form 8615 (minors investment income)

Location: Anne Arundel Community College,101 College Parkway, Careers Center (CRSC) Room 326 Arnold, MD 21012

*Park in Lot C