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Accounting Students Offer Free Income Tax Preparation

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Amanda Akey
Amanda Akey

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Accounting Students in the Mitchell College of Business will be preparing 2025 Federal and State Income Tax Returns (at no cost) beginning February 2, 2026. This is a free service performed by upper division accounting students fulfilling their internship requirement towards their bachelor’s degree. This service is provided by appointment only. Please note your affiliation with the University of South Alabama at the time of scheduling (e.g., Faculty, Staff, Student, No affiliation, etc.). This service is available to anyone whose income is $67,000 or less for the 2025 tax year.

Appointments are available on a first come, first serve basis, February 2 through April 14, 2026.

  • Mondays from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Wednesdays from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Click Here to Schedule an Appointment

Scheduled appointments will take place in Room 147 in the Mitchell College, located at 5811 USA South Drive, Mobile, AL, 36688.

Please bring the following with you:

  • All w-2s, 1099s, or other proof of income.
  • Proof of any deductions to be claimed.
  • Proof of tuition payment for students, a copy of previous year's Tax Forms.
  • A valid driver's license or government issued ID.
  • Social security card of the taxpayer and spouse and any other dependents you plan to claim on your 2024 tax return
  • A completed IRS form Intake Form, which may be found here.  

We will not be able to complete your return if you do not have the previously mentioned documents.

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