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The 2025 tax season is officially open, and there’s no need to worry about complicated or costly tax preparation—United Way is here to help! United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee is dedicated to supporting local families by offering free tax preparation services, making the process easier and more affordable. You have two convenient options: Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides in-person tax assistance, while MyFreeTaxes.com offers a user-friendly platform to file your taxes for free online.
VITA Locations
2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
- February 3rd – April 16th
- ***CLOSED on 2/17/25 for President’s Day***
- Open on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Available for residents who make less than $67,000 annually.
- Walk-Ins only
101 Melody Ln, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
- February 1st – April 12th
- Open on Saturdays from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Available for residents who make less than $67,000 annually.
- Walk-Ins only
Brown Center), Room 102
- February 6th – March 27th
- ***CLOSED on 3/20/25***
- Open on Thursdays from 2:00 PM – 7:00 pm
- Individuals and families served generally have an income of $68,000 or less in 2024.
- Appointments only. Please make an appointment at www.irscvita.org
What to Bring to your VITA Appointment
- 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-Misc) from all employers.
- 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.
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Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable.
About the Tax Credits
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) programs provide federal tax benefits for low and moderate-income workers. The EITC offsets some or all of those families' federal income taxes and in many cases provides a supplemental source of income to help offset other taxes, including sales and payroll taxes. In order to claim the credits, eligible workers must file a tax return.
*Attendees interested in having their taxes filed at the VITA site must bring the following documents: W-2 and 1099, Social Security card (yours and your dependents'), photo identification, and should bring a copy of 2023 tax return.
For more information, please contact 211 or the United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee at (772) 464-5300.
Interested in volunteering as a tax preparer? Visit uwslo.org/vita-volunteer.