Every year, Goodwill provides free tax preparation services to the community through a partnership with the IRS. The program, known as VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), recruits and trains volunteers to prepare free tax returns for households that earn less than $67,000 annually.
Am I Eligible?
Goodwill prepares current year tax returns, prior year tax returns and amendments for households that earn less than $67,000 annually.
When and How Can I File?
2024 tax returns will begin in January 27, 2025.
Back taxes will be completed beginning May 2025.
What Do I Need To Bring?
When visiting a free tax preparation center, please make sure to bring the following items:
Social Security cards - for yourself, your spouse and all dependents (no photocopies)
W-2s - for each job held in 2024 for each person in the household. This form reports your name, wage and other tax information to the IRS
Photo ID (Government Issued) - for taxpayer (and spouse if filing jointly); no photocopies
Health insurance for 1095 A/B/C
1099s - such unemployment, Social Security, school loans, healthcare reimbursement, state tax refund, gambling winnings, contract work, interest/dividends) reported to the IRS
Form 1098 - your mortgage statement (if you have one)
Childcare expenses
Last year’s tax returns
Bank account information (for direct deposit)
Choose The Filing Option That Works Best For You:
In-Person Appointment
IRS-certified volunteers work one-on-one with you to prepare and file your federal and state tax returns, all in the same day.
Quick & Easy Drop-Off
Drop off your tax documents with IRS-certified volunteers at a tax prep location, then pick up your completed return in 2-5 days.
File Virtually
Send in a digital copy of your tax documents to one of our IRS-certified volunteers using any device with a network connection.
Virtual services will be ending September 30, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
DIY - Do It Yourself
Do it yourself (with help)! Prepare and file your own return with help from an IRS-certified volunteer using free and secure software.
