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VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
freetaxhelp@uhd.edu
As tax season approaches, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is proud to launch
its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering free federal income
tax preparation and electronic filing services to individuals and families in need.
Designed to support those who generally earn $67,000 or less, as well as college students,
international individuals, older adults, people with disabilities, and limited English-speaking
taxpayers, UHD VITA helps ensure equitable access to essential tax services. Through
in-person walk-ins and virtual appointments, the program empowers the community while
providing UHD students with hands-on, real-world experience in tax preparation.
Congratulations on completing the IRS Training Program. The next step is to submit
your availability and ensure your schedule is current. You may log in at any time
to update or revise your availability.
VITA service available Feb 7th-April 14, 2026 For Tax Year 2025
Closed March 10-14, 2026 for Spring Break
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including (not limited to):
- People who generally make $67,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
- College students
- International students and individuals
- Seniors 65 and older (no income limit)
- Non-residents
For more information, please visit the following IRS Link.
UHD VITA provides free In-Person and Virtual tax preparation services:
Service Dates: February 7, 2025 through April 14th. Closed March 10-14 for Spring Break.
In-person service (walk-ins welcome, no appointment required):
- Tuesday – Friday – 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Shea Street Building – 320 N. Main, Room B226, 2nd floor - Saturday 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
One Main Building, Room number N412/N414 (library – 4th floor). The MetroRail entrance is on the 3rd floor. Take the elevator one floor up to the 4th floor. We are located in the library.
Virtual Service (by appointment):
- Tuesday to Friday 9:00 A.M. – 1 P.M.
- Saturday 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Weekdays
Free Tax Return Filing
Tuesday-Friday
9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Closed March 10-14 for Spring Break
Walk-ins welcomed
No appointment necessary
Location: 320 N. Main, Shea Street Building, B226 (2nd Floor), Houston, TX 77002
Parking: Naylor Street Metered Parking available
No appointment necessary
Location: 320 N. Main, Shea Street Building, B226 (2nd Floor), Houston, TX 77002
Parking: Naylor Street Metered Parking available
Virtual Online
Free Tax Return Filing
Tuesday-Friday
9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
and
Saturday 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Closed March 10-14 for Spring Break
Schedule your online appointment, have tax documents ready with legal identification. A zoom link will be emailed
to you with instructions.
Schedule Online Appointment
Schedule Online Appointment
Saturday In-Person
Free Tax Return Filing
9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Closed March 14 for Spring Break
Walk-ins welcomed
No appointment necessary
Location: One Main Building, N412 & N414
Library on 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Every week on Saturdays, until April 14, 2026
Parking: Visitor Parking at 201 Girard Street $8 or metered street parking available
No appointment necessary
Location: One Main Building, N412 & N414
Library on 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Every week on Saturdays, until April 14, 2026
Parking: Visitor Parking at 201 Girard Street $8 or metered street parking available
Helpful Links for Online Tax Filing Service
"What You Need"
What To Fill Out
- Virtual VITA/TCE Taxpayer Consent Form 14446 Virtual VITA Consent.pdf
- U.S. Taxpayers please fill Form 13614-C.pdf
- International/Foreign Students and Scholars please fill Form 13614-NR.pdf
Items For Your VITA Online Drop In Service
For U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens, bring a completed Intake/Interview and Quality Review Sheet (IRS Form 13614-C).pdf
- W-2, W-2G, 1099-G, 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC or Income transcripts from IRS, if applicable you received, etc.
- Form 1098-T and Student Fee Bills
- Form 1099-INT, Form 1099-DIV, (Interest and dividend statements)
- Total paid for daycare provider and provider's EIN
- Form SSA-1099 for Social Security Income
- Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents, or
- ITIN assignment letter
- Documentation of any donations made to U.S. charities
- Form 1098 for property taxes paid on your home or personal property (vehicles) documentation
- Form 1095-A Marketplace Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account Statement (HSA)
- Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit
- Married-filing-jointly: both spouses' presence to sign the required e-filing forms
- Form 13614-C Intake/Interview and Quality Review Sheet - IRS completed
Non-Resident Aliens:
- Passport
- Form I-94, Arrival and Departure Record
- Photo ID for all taxpayers to be included on your tax return
- Foreign status proof, if applying for an ITIN
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
- W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC from all employers
- 1042-S, Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding
- Nonresident Alien Intake and Interview Sheet
Need Your Taxes Done?
We have online scheduling! Book your online appointment with our UHD VITA Program. You will receive a confirmation and reminders of items needed to successfully prepare your income tax. Walks-ins dont need an appointment.