Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

The Business Information Solutions (BIS) Department at St. Philip's College is pleased to announce free Income Tax Preparation services.

Our Success

Our Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) Program has been a successful tax preparation site for over 20 years, processing over 4,000 income tax returns for students and community members annually.

Services

Client services include free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program classroom instruction from volunteer tax preparers, and free asset- and wealth-building education services. We offer assistance to individuals and families who earn up to $65,000 annually.

We look forward to serving you this tax year.

Hours of Operation

January 20, 2026 – April 15, 2026

Monday: 1 - 7 p.m.

Tuesday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 1 - 7 p.m.

Thursday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Friday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Clients Information
  • Valid picture ID
  • Social Security cards for all individuals listed on the tax return
  • All tax documents
  • Accurate phone number so we can call you with any questions
  • Do not send or leave personal information via email or voicemail

$8.1 mil

processed in refunds for over 4,000 local clients in preparation service.

$1.4 mil

ensured to the clients in child tax credit.

$3.2 mil

in Earned Income Credit.

4,000+

clients served consisting of Single, Head of Household, or Married filing Jointly clients.

Contact Us

Kenneth Bankston

Site Leader

210-486-2872

MLK: Saint Artemisia Bowden (SAB), Room 105