Howard University Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

The Center for Accounting Education’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free basic tax preparation services by IRS-trained volunteer tax preparers. Services are available to eligible Washington, DC–area residents and Howard University students.

Eligibility:
Services are available to individuals who:

• Earn $69,000 or less (low to moderate or fixed income)

• Are elderly or disabled

• Have dependents

• Need assistance with basic tax preparation

Appointment Required:

• Tuesdays: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:
Howard University (details provided when appointment is scheduled)

Contact / Appointments:
📞 202-838-7798
📧 HowardUniversityVITA@gmail.com

Important Notes (Scope of Service):
Tax services are free for returns within the scope of volunteer training and certification. Out-of-scope returns include, but are not limited to:

• Virtual currency transactions

• Complex investment income or stock trades

• Rental income or income from selling goods

• Business income with paid helpers, losses, or home office use

• Income from overseas or international organizations

• Individuals without U.S. citizenship or a green card who arrived during the tax year

• Individuals in the U.S. on F, J, A, H, L, or M visas