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Vita Tax Prep

Income Tax Assistance Program

Tax Prep Volunteer For Vita
Tax Prep Volunteer For Vita

FREE Tax prep if you made $67,000 or lesS

Appointments can be scheduled starting in January. 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers FREE tax services to qualified individuals. This service is provided annually from January – Tax Day.

Need help? Call us at (772) 203-5766.

Please make sure to bring the following materials with you to your appointment.

  • Social Security cards of ITIN# for YOU, your SPOUSE, and ALL DEPENDENTS
  • VALID picture IDs
  • MUST PROVIDE Identity Theft Pin #, if applicable
  • W-2 Forms and/or 1099s from all jobs worked in 2024
  • Copy of your 2023 tax return (if you filed one)
  • Stimulus or Economic Impact Payment (EIP) information
  • IRS Letter #6419 (for those who received the Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments in 2023)
  • If possible, complete and bring Form IRS 13614-C to expedite the intake process – otherwise you will need to complete the intake form at United Way. 
  • Prior to your appointment, please complete the intake form below. Electronic submissions are available upon request. 
  • Social Security cards of ITIN# for YOU, your SPOUSE, and ALL DEPENDENTS
  • VALID picture IDs
  • MUST PROVIDE Identity Theft Pin #, if applicable
  • W-2 Forms and/or 1099s from all jobs worked in 2024
  • Copy of your 2023 tax return (if you filed one)
  • Stimulus or Economic Impact Payment (EIP) information
  • IRS Letter #6419 (for those who received the Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments in 2023)
  • If possible, complete and bring Form IRS 13614-C to expedite the intake process – otherwise you will need to complete the intake form at United Way. 
  • Prior to your appointment, please complete the intake form below. Electronic submissions are available upon request. 

Frequently asked questions

What To BringBook An Appointment
  • Steps at your appointment

    Please make sure you have all of your required paperwork for your appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, please check-in at the desk. A VITA Volunteer will go through the intake process and review your required documentation before meeting with a tax preparer.

    *NOTE* Please make sure to check your email inbox regularly for important reminders regarding your appointment, including a list of materials you will need to bring with you to your appointment.  If you are not seeing emails from us, make sure to check your junk folder. 

  • i need to reschedule or cancel my appointment

    Please call us at (772) 567-8900 or (772) 203-5766 to cancel or reschedule your appointment. No-shows are strongly discouraged.

  • what is myfreetaxes.com?

    MyFreeTaxes.com helps people file their federal and state taxes for free, brought to you by United Way. 

    It is the largest free tax preparation service operated by a nonprofit. 

    • MyFreeTaxes is mobile optimized so everyone can access MyFreeTaxes from their computer, tablet, or smart phone.
    • Most filers complete their taxes in less than an hour.
    • MyFreeTaxes is completely free for federal and unlimited state returns
    • No income limit
    • No age restrictions
    • No hidden fees
    • No upsells
  • where is my refund?

    Please check your refund status at https://www.irs.gov/refunds 

  • i didn't file my taxes, what can i do?

    Please set up an account with one of the free filing software products and follow the prompts at https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/browse-all-offers

  • my taxes need amending

    If your taxes need amending, please contact us at (772) 567-8900 to schedule an appointment to meet with a certified tax preparer.

  • Forms, Instructions + Publications

    Straight from the IRS website, here is a list of forms you may need.

    irs.gov/forms-instructions 

  • i received a 1095-A from Healthcare.gov or received a letter from the irs requesting a 1095-a and 8962

    If you filed your taxes through our VITA program, please contact us at (772) 567-8900.

    If you did not file with our VITA program, please go back to the original filing agency or software to generate an 8962 form from their recently received 1095-A.

  • i need to file an extension

    Our VITA volunteers can assist in filing extensions, please contact us at (772) 203-5766Extensions will not be processed after April 15.

  • i need to speak with someone at the irs

    Taxpayer Advocate Service: (800) 777-4778 or call (844) 545-5640 to make an appointment in Port St. Lucie.

  • I Have More Questions

    For a full list of FAQs, please visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov/faqs.

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