South Texas College offers free tax preparation services to the community

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is returning to South Texas College to help taxpayers process their tax returns for free.

The program offers free tax preparation services for anyone who makes $65,000 or less, people with disabilities or limited English-speaking taxpayers.

In 2024, VITA at STC filed more than 3,200 tax returns, totaling more than $4.9 million in refunds.

"I encourage the community to come and participate and really take advantage of this program. Tax preparation is usually very expensive, but we offer our services completely free to the community," said Anay De Leon, accounting faculty member at STC and coordinator of VITA services.

The program will be available at STC Pecan and Mid-Valley campuses.

Both campuses will be staffed with IRS-certified volunteers who have completed training.

VITA offices at STC Pecan Campus will open Monday, Feb. 3 through March 14. The Pecan campus will be open Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.

Services at STC Mid-Valley campus will begin Tuesday, Feb. 4 through March 12. The Mid-Valley Campus will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Appointments can be scheduled online or by phone at (956) 607-9030.