There is Still Time to File Taxes for FREE with VITA

Florida Keys – The April 15 income tax deadline is fast approaching. Don’t pay to get your taxes done! United Way of the Florida Keys is offering 2 FREE tax preparation options for Monroe County residents with limited incomes. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program assists qualified taxpayers with completion of their annual tax return, to ensure that families receive every available benefit, and MyFreeTaxes.com offers online, easy to complete tax returns.

VITA volunteer tax preparers are IRS-certified and prepared to complete simple tax returns, including identifying available credits for those earning less than $55,000 in 2018. There is absolutely no charge to the taxpayer for this service.

Residents may make a tax appointment online or by phone. More details are available at KeysUnitedWay.org/vita2019. Remaining VITA tax preparation sites are:

Marathon – 305-849-1095

Marathon Library – 3251 Overseas Highway – Mar 28; Apr 2, 9: 10 am – 2- pm

Key West – 305-849-6473

Key West Gato Building – 1100 Simonton St – Mar 27; Apr 3,10: 10 am – 2 pm

In addition to the VITA program, taxpayers earning less than $66,000 have a second free tax preparation option. MyFreeTaxes.com makes it easy to complete taxes for free in less than an hour. United Way partners with industry leader H&R Block to provide this service.  UWFK is pleased to offer the VITA and MyFreeTaxes.com programs through grants from Volunteer Florida and Wells Fargo and in partnership with the IRS.