It’s tax time, which means the Free Tax Prep Meck program is now scheduling appointments for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Managed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), VITA Free Tax Prep Meck is staffed by IRS-certified partners and volunteers in our community. Free help is available to qualifying individuals, including:
- People who generally make $69,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers.
Free Tax Prep Meck Progam Sites Expanded for 2026
Ada Jenkins Center has expanded locations across Mecklenburg County for 2026, with many sites offering walk-in services. Current year and prior year tax preparation is available at every location. To find a site near you, check the Ada Jenkins VITA program page or refer to the list below. Locations providing Spanish language tax preparation can be found on the VITA Latino website.
Each Free Tax Prep Meck site offers:
- IRS-Certified Tax Preparation: Every volunteer preparer undergoes rigorous tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. To ensure accuracy, every return is subject to a quality review before it is filed.
- Secure Electronic Filing (E-filing): Filing your return electronically is the fastest and safest way to submit your taxes. It ensures quicker processing by the IRS and a faster arrival of your refund.
- Expert Guidance on Credits: Volunteers are trained to identify specific deductions and credits you may be eligible for, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit, which can provide a significant financial boost to your household.
When and Where Can I Get My Taxes Done for Free in Mecklenburg County?
For more information please call 704-896-0471 x.140 or email [email protected]
As of February 1, 2026, Free Tax Prep Meck is available:
- Ada Jenkins Center – February 7 – April 15, 2026
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- ALL FEBRUARY APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS LOCATION ARE FULL
- Walk-ins only for March and April
- Note: Site will be closed April 4, 2026
- North County Regional Library (Huntersville) – February 7 – April 11, 2026
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Operates walk-ins only
- NOTE: Site will be closed April 4, 2026
- Sugar Creek Library – February 7 – March 28, 2026
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Operates walk-ins only
- West Blvd Library – February 7 – March 28, 2026
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Operates walk-ins only
- NOTE: Site will be closed March 14, 2026
- Allegra Westbrooks Library – February 7 – March 28, 2026
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Operates walk-ins only
- NOTE: Site will be closed March 14, 2026
- Chosen City Church – February 7 – March 28, 2026
- Operates by appointment only in February
- Walk-ins only for March and April
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- NOTE: Site will be closed March 14, 2026
- Levine Senior Center – February 2 – April 15, 2026
- Operates by appointment only for February and March – call 704-846-4654
- Walk-ins only for April
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- NOTE: Site will be closed February 21, 2026
TAX-A-THON: One Saturday in February, March, and April is dedicated to walk-in only service at different locations. Multiple volunteers prepared to assist with tax preparation. Locations are open for walk-ins from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
- February 21, 2026 (Focus on Past Year Tax Returns)
- Myers Park Presbyterian Church: 2501 Oxford Pl, Charlotte, NC
- March 14, 2026 (Focus on Current Year and Past Year Tax Returns)
- Goodwill Industries of Southern Piedmont: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC
- April 11, 2026 (Focus on Current Year Tax Returns)
- Ascend Nonprofit Solutions: 601 E. 5th Street, Charlotte, NC
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To ensure your tax return is prepared accurately and efficiently, make sure you bring the IRS-recommended items:
- Original photo identification for you and your spouse (if married filing jointly), such as a:
- Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) notice, CP01A notice (identity protection personal identification number assigned for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number)
- Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
- Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-MISC) from all employers
- Social Security Benefit Statements (SSA-1099), if applicable
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
- Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit, such as a blank check
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number, such as their SSN or business EIN
- Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
- Forms 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms