Free ($0) Tax Preparation Services in Broward County for Qualifying Taxpayers from January 23, 2024 to April 15, 2024.

 

– Annual income of $75,000 or less

– Daytime, evening and weekend hours

– Taxes completed by Certified Tax professionals

Come prepared with your documents! See “Documents Required” below.

For more information, call:

1) 211 of Broward County at 954.537.0211

2) Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) at 954.964.8884

 

About Broward Tax Pro

Broward Tax Pro, formerly known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program,  is an excellent opportunity for individuals and families to keep more of their money and save on tax preparation fees.

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Additional information about Broward Tax Pro

Broward Tax Pro Preparation Service is available again, fully in-person. We also continue to offer the virtual option at myfreetaxes.org. 

This service is provided by trained, qualified, tax professionals who will prepare taxes at no cost* and determine an individual’s eligibility for special tax credits such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly and education credits to assist taxpayers in maximizing their returns refunds.

We also have a telephone hotline to serve as an informational and referral hub that provides service support for the virtual/online tax preparation service. This hotline also will answer questions general tax questions.

Every year, more than 2,800 Broward County taxpaying working families and individuals take of our program and have their income taxes prepared by certified tax professionals. More than $3.4 million in taxes were refunded to working families and close to $1 million in savings of tax preparation fees.

*To be eligible for this free service, a family or an individual must have an annual household income of less than $75,000.

Documents Required

Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. Other documents may be required based on the information shared during the intake and interview process at the sites.

  • If you were a victim of Identity Theft, you must bring your Identity Theft letter from the IRS with your newly-issued PIN #. The PIN # changes every year. You must bring the newest letter that the IRS mailed for this tax season.
  • Must have current Government Issued ID with the correct information
  • Social Security card or verification letter that includes the Social Security Number, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter for all members to be included in the tax return
  • W-2 forms for all jobs worked (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) as applicable to the tax year you need to file
  • Form 1099-G for unemployment compensation and state or local tax refunds
  • Form 1099-R or form SSA-1099
  • If you are self-employed
    • Bring all the supporting documentation related to your business income and expenses. (If you worked with Uber and/or Lyft, you must bring the official statement they provide showing the details of gross payments received, mileage and fees paid during last year).
    • You must bring your Form 1099-NEC, 1099-K as it may show important information related to your business.
  • Form W-2G and any other 1099 form received during last year
  • Childcare provider name, address, and tax ID number (may be the care provider’s SSN/ITIN), and the amount paid last year
  • Form 1098-T, updated unofficial transcripts from your school, and school statement showing charges and payments for every academic period, if you or anyone in your household attend college or university (post-secondary education)
  • Other applicable tax-related documents, such as interest statements, federal loan documents, retirement statements, list of organizations to which you made charitable donations and their support documentation, etc.
  • Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements
  • Form 1099-K- for those self-employed taxpayers who use debit, credit, other 3rd party (e.g. cash app, venmo, zelle) for business transactions or settled with a third party network for transactions with gross payments that exceeding $600 in 2022.
  • Direct Deposit info: Banking or credit union account information (routing and checking/saving account number) if you would like direct deposit of your refunds
  • Bring your previous year’s tax return depending on which tax return you need help preparing
    • For help preparing your 2023 tax return, bring your 2022 tax return.
    • For help preparing your 2022 tax return, bring your 2021 tax return.
    • For help preparing your 2021 tax return, bring your 2020 tax return.
    • For help preparing your 2020 tax return, bring your 2019 tax return.

Important documents to bring if you need help with filing your 2021 tax return:

  • IRS Letter 6419 2021 Advance CTC If you receive ADVANCE CHILD TAX CREDIT,
  • IRS Letter 6475 if you receive the Third Economic Impact Payment of $ 1,400.00 or your bank statement showing the deposit of it.

If filing a married filing joint return,

  • Both spouses must be present during the time of the visit.

Funders, Partners & Supporters

  • African American Research Library
  • Center for Independent Living of Broward County
  • City of Sunrise Senior Center 
  • City of Tamarac Community Center 
  • City of Tamarac Recreation Center 
  • Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library
  • Hispanic Unity of Florida - Casa SanJuan Education Center
  • CAC- Miramar Branch Library
  • CAC- E Pat Larkins Community Center
  • Northwest Regional Library
  • Urban League of Broward County
  • West Regional Library

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