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File Your Taxes for FREE with Heart of Florida United Way’s VITA Program!

Do you know someone who needs help filing their taxes for FREE?  Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a key community resource that offers free tax preparation service run by volunteers for individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.    VITA offers free tax help to those who make […]

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Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Saves Central Florida Residents Millions 

Each year, Heart of Florida United Way staff and volunteers operate the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.     The service, which is available to those who make $73,000 or less, is designed to help our neighbors save the dollars […]

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Blog VITA 2023 Services

File Your Taxes for FREE with Heart of Florida United Way’s VITA Program!

Do you know someone who needs help filing their taxes for FREE?  Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a key community resource that offers free tax preparation service run by volunteers for individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.    VITA offers free tax help to those who make […]

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Blog Tax Day 2021

Tax Season has been Extended

Great news! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has automatically extended tax season until May 17, 2021, for the 2020 filing season. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions that may pertain to your return.  What does this mean? You still have time to file your taxes for a refund! Not owed […]

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VITA birthday

5 Things to Know for VITA’s Birthday

This year, we are celebrating 50 years of VITA! Back in 1969, the first VITA program began operating. But that’s not the only thing we are celebrating! Earlier this year, Congress passed a bill to increase funding for the tax assistance program by 20%! But you may be asking yourself, what is VITA? VITA stands […]

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Don’t Let Tax Season Scare You

Hard to believe but it’s tax time once again. While taxes can be stressful, it doesn’t have to be with a little help from Heart of Florida United Way. We have strategic partnerships to help you either file online or file in-person at a VITA site. If you want to file online United Way has […]

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Tax Tips 2018

4 Tips You Need for Tax Season

You may have heard the old adage, “Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes.” Well, thanks to a little help from Heart of Florida United Way, you won’t have to worry about one of those things this tax season. We believe financial stability is a pillar to a successful life, and your tax […]

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3 Important Things to Remember This Tax Season

Tax season is here! It can be an overwhelming and confusing process for many so we have 3 essential things to remember before you start your taxes this year. VITA sites will help you prepare your taxes for FREE for qualified residents. No gimmicks, no tricks, no hidden fees. IRS-trained volunteers are available at our […]

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TRex and Free Tax Prep

Today, in honor of #TRexTuesday, we launched a new video featuring a TRex and taxes to raise awareness for free tax preparation services and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Free Tax Preparation Services Remember, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are located throughout Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties to provide free preparation to individuals or families […]

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