VITA
Free Tax Prep Meck Program
Free tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income families- annual income below $67,000
Free Tax Prep Meck
is currently accepting appointments
VITA – Free Tax Prep Meck Program
Free Tax Prep Meck sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance preparing their own tax returns, including:
- Low to Moderate Income Families- annual income below $67,000
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
For Taxpayers: We have expanded our location across Mecklenburg County beginning February, 2026
Current year and prior year tax return preparation is available at all sites
Where do I go to get my taxes done?
- Ada Jenkins Center-
- Starts Feb 7th, 2026 – April 15th, 2026 (Site will be closed April 4th) Open 10am-3pm
- UPDATE: ALL FEBRUARY APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS LOCATION ARE FULL
- Walk-ins only for March and April
- Refer below for what to bring
- North County Regional Library (Huntersville)-
- Starts Feb 7th, 2026 – April 11th, 2026 (Site will be closed April 4th) Open 10am-3pm
- Operates walk-ins only
- Refer below for what to bring
- Sugar Creek Library-
- Starts Feb 7th, 2026 – March 28th, 2026 (Site will be closed March 14th) Open 10am-3pm
- Operates walk-ins only
- Refer below for what to bring
- West Blvd Library-
- Starts Feb 7th, 2026 – March 28th, 2026 (Site will be closed March 14th) Open 10am-3pm
- Operates walk-ins only
- Refer below for what to bring
- Allegra Westbrooks Library-
- Starts Feb 7th, 2026 – March 28th, 2026 (Site will be closed March 14th) Open 10am-3pm
- Operates walk-ins only
- Refer below for what to bring
- Chosen City Church-
- Starts Feb 7th, 2026- March 28th, 2026 (Site will be closed March 14th) Open 10am-3pm
- Operates appointment only for February
- Walk-ins only for March and April
- Refer below for what to bring
- Levina Senior Center-
- Starts Feb 2nd, 2026- April 15th, 2026 (Site will be closed Feb 21st) Open 10am-3pm
- Operates appointment only for February and March- call 704-846-4654
- Walk-ins only for April
- Refer below for what to bring
TAX-A-THON: Operating one Saturday each month throughout the season from 10am-3pm. These are walk-in only service with multiple volunteers prepared to assist with tax preparation.
Operates as walk-in service only 10am-3pm
- February 21st, 2026 (Focus on Past Year Tax Returns)- Myers Park Presbyterian Church: 2501 Oxford Pl, Charlotte, NC
- March 14th, 2026 (Focus on Current Year and Past Year Tax Returns)- Goodwill Industries of Southern Piedmont: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC
- April 11th, 2026 (Focus on Current Year Tax Returns)- Ascend Nonprofit Solutions: 601 E. 5th Street, Charlotte, NC
All taxpayers should bring:
- Required – Photo ID for taxpayer(s) – driver’s license, State ID card or passport
- Required – Social Security Card (or Form SSA-1099 – social security statement) for taxpayer(s) and dependents
- Required –Voided blank check (or access to online banking information) for direct deposit of any tax refund; including routing and account numbers
- 2024 tax return
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted 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
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
- Forms 1095-A, Health Coverage Statements
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
Note: For married-filing-joint tax returns, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
If you anticipate itemizing your deductions, then please bring:
- Medical expense documentation
- Form 1098 (mortgage interest)
- State and local tax, including property tax, documentation
- Charitable giving documentation- goods and case
If you are self-employed, please bring all income and expenses records, and details of miles driven for business. For Uber/Lyft/DoorDash, etc. drivers, please bring your statement of account from the company.
Please note: Some situations are outside the program parameters, which will prevent us from preparing your return, including:
- Rental income or sale of investment property.
- If you moved from another state to North Carolina or South Carolina during 2025, we may not be able to complete the other state’s tax return.
- If you sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of a digital asset (e.g. bitcoin), we are unable to prepare the return.
- If you are eligible for Electric Vehicle or Solar Tax Credits, we are unable to prepare your return
- If you are in bankruptcy, we are unable to prepare the return.
For further information please text 704-896-0471 extension 140 or email

