FREE tax help in Florida
If you earn less than approximately $60,000/year or are over 60, there are FREE programs in Florida to prepare your federal and state taxes.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
VITA is an IRS program offering free preparation by certified volunteers:
Who qualifies
- Annual income up to $60,000 (verify current limit)
- People with disabilities
- Limited English speakers (bilingual sites)
- People with ITIN (no SSN)
What they do
- Prepare federal Form 1040
- Prepare Florida state return
- Apply for ITIN at the same time (at CAA sites)
- Electronic filing (free)
- IRS notice assistance
How to find VITA sites in Florida
IRS VITA Locator — official IRS tool searches by zip:
- Go to irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers
- Click “Find a VITA Site”
- Enter Florida zip code
- List of nearby sites with address, hours, languages
Common VITA host organizations in Florida
- United Way: many UWs operate VITA sites
- Immigrant organizations (CHIRLA-CA, RAICES-TX, ICIRR-IL, etc.)
- Churches and community centers
- Public libraries
- Universities (student volunteers)
- AARP Foundation (TCE for 60+)
Online (alternative to site)
- GetYourRefund.org — virtual VITA, free
- MyFreeTaxes — United Way + H&R Block, low income any state
- IRS Free File — free software for incomes under $79K
TCE (Tax Counseling for Elderly)
Similar program focused on 60+. Specializes in:
- Social Security
- Pensions
- Retirement account distributions
- Medicare premiums
Find TCE
- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide — AARP sites in Florida
- Phone: 1-888-227-7669
For immigrants specifically
ITIN connection
If you’ve NEVER applied for ITIN: many VITA sites are also CAA (Certifying Acceptance Agent):
- File Form W-7 LIVE with you
- Return your documents at the same appointment (don’t mail to IRS)
- Eliminate risk of losing passport by mail
Notario fraud — ⚠️ AVOID
- VITA is FREE and official
- DO NOT PAY “notario” $200-$500 for a simple return
- VITA volunteers are local people certified by IRS
Documents to bring
- Identity: passport, matrícula consular (for you and spouse)
- ID numbers: SSN cards / ITIN cards (for ALL on return, including kids)
- Income: ALL W-2s, 1099s, K-1s
- Deductible expenses: medical receipts, donations, kids’ school
- Prior year return (if any — speeds process)
- Bank info for direct refund (account + routing)
- For ITIN: original passport or consular documents
Online free sites
- GetYourRefund.org — virtual VITA, Q&A
- MyFreeTaxes.com — guided, free, supports Florida state return
- IRS Free File — guided software for incomes under $79,000
Related information
- How to apply for ITIN (Form W-7)
- File taxes with ITIN
- Documents for ITIN
- Tax software in Spanish
- States without state tax
Last verified: 2026-05-25.
General information. For specific assistance, contact a VITA site or certified tax professional.
Last verified: 2026-05-25.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Related procedural information
- ITIN — file federal taxes without SSN — required for federal and most state filings
- ITIN-friendly business banking — for self-employment income
- Form an LLC to structure business income — pass-through tax treatment under ITIN
- Driver’s license requirements by state (DMV) — residency for state tax purposes
- Find legal help for tax issues — VITA + low-income tax clinics
IRS offices (TACs) in Florida
Beyond VITA sites, these 18 IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Florida provide in-person help (by appointment), including ITIN (W-7) document authentication. Call 844-545-5640 to book.
| City / office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach | 1540 Cornerstone Blvd., Suite 130, 32117 | (386) 254-7360 |
| Jacksonville | 400 West Bay St., 32202 | (904) 665-1040 |
| Tallahassee | 325 John Knox Road, Building K - Suite 100, 32303 | (850) 402-8659 |
| Panama City | 651 F West 14th St., 32401 | (850) 481-4016 |
| Pensacola | 7180 9th Ave. North, 32504 | (850) 475-7360 |
| Gainesville | 104 North Main Street, 32601 | (352) 395-6197 |
| Orlando | 201 S. Orange Ave. Suite #1118, 32801 | (321) 441-2586 |
| Melbourne | 1232 Sarno Road, 32935 | (321) 253-7700 |
| Miami | 51 S.W. First Ave. Suite 311, 33130 | (305) 982-5077 |
| Plantation/Fort Lauderdale | 1248 N. University Dr, 33322 | (954) 423-7300 |
| West Palm Beach | 625 N Flagler Dr., 33401 | (561) 616-2002 |
| Tampa | 3848 W. Columbus Dr., 33607 | (813) 302-5500 |
| Clearwater | 10200 49th St. North, 33762 | (727) 568-2459 |
| Lakeland | 2133 Harden Blvd., 33803 | (863) 904-3399 |
| Ft. Myers | 4210 Metro Parkway, 33916 | (239) 938-7601 |
| Sarasota | 5971 Cattle Ridge Blvd., 34232 | (941) 378-6448 |
| Ocala | 3300 SW 34th Ave, 34474 | (352) 401-0010 |
| Port St. Lucie | 7410 S. US Hwy. 1, 34952 | (772) 340-5606 |
For free volunteer-prepared returns, use the IRS VITA locator. irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep
Frequently asked questions
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