The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a free tax preparation program to people who generally make $73,000 per year or less. This service is ran by volunteers offered to families and individuals in Central Florida. Once filing season opens, VITA’s IRS-certified volunteers can help you file your taxes at a time convenient for you.

• Goodwill Industries has partnered with the IRS and Heart of Florida United Way for over 10 years to provide IRS certified volunteers who are passionate about preparing taxes
• No hidden fees
• Certified volunteers can prepare customized tax returns so that you can receive YOUR maximum refund

Things you may need when filing your taxes:

• Proof of identification (photo ID)
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 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-K, 1099-Misc) from all employers
• Social Security Benefit Statements (SSA-1099), if applicable
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
• 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 to file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
• 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, B, and C, Health Coverage Statements

For more information, dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to the United Way 211 24-hour information and referral helpline at 898-211.

Need help finding a VITA site near you?

If you are unable to visit a local VITA tax preparation site, you may be able to file your 2023 taxes virtually using IRS Free File. IRS Free File lets you prepare and file your federal income tax online for free, using Free File Fillable Forms. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you.You may also file your taxes virtually at https://www.myfreetaxes.com.

Click here to find a Heart of Florida United Way VITA site.

Click here to find a VITA site in Brevard County.

Click here to find a VITA site in Lake County.

Click here to find a VITA site in Volusia County.

Click here to search the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator.