Miriam Wiglesworth
VITA at TU Program Coordinator and Professor of Practice in Accounting
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Tax Preparation Services
Each year, the College of Business and Economics partners with The CASH Campaign of Maryland to offer free federal and Maryland state income tax preparation services to low income individuals and families.
TAx Prep
TU Tax Prep Location & Hours
Program: VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Location: Stephens Hall, Room 106
Days: Saturdays, January 31-March 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Excluding March 21)
Tax prep assistance is by appointment only. Make an appointment on the CASH Campaign site here.
The partnership helps working families in the Baltimore region maximize their financial opportunities and resources. The service provided ensures that clients benefit from Earned Income Tax Credit, while avoiding the high costs of paid tax preparers. Free services are provided to taxpayers (individuals or families) with incomes under $69,000.
Students facilitate this Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site on campus serving as tax preparers and site managers—applying their classroom knowledge while gaining valuable experience and helping the community.
Want to Volunteer?
Students
Students are needed to serve as tax preparers and site managers. To volunteer students must successfully complete the IRS tax training program and be willing to commit 20-90 hours of service, depending on their role and certification level. Students may participate as volunteers or use this opportunity to fulfill internship requirements for courses such as BUSX 460 or ACCT 497.
Training for the 2026 Tax Season has concluded. Training for the 2027 Tax Season will begin in Fall 2026. Students interested in volunteering should look for additionall information and training announcements in September 2026.
Professionals
Volunteers are needed to serve as tax preparers and/or mentors for the student site managers. Prior experience with tax preparation is not necessary for volunteers or mentors.
Tax prep volunteers and site managers must successfully complete a free two-day tax training during the month of January and be available for at least two of the Saturday scheduled tax prep dates during the months of January, February and March. The IRS tax training and tax preparation sessions take place in Stephens Hall.
Training for the 2026 tax season has concluded. Professionals who are interested in volunteering with the Towson University VITA Program are encouraged to contact the program coordinator to be added to the contact list for future opportunities. You can also help by spreading the word to your family, colleagues and friends.
For more information about volunteering with VITA at Towson University, please contact: