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Free Tax Preparation

Have your income taxes prepared for FREE in 2025!

United Way of Central Florida can help maximize your refund at no cost to you!

If your family income is less than $66,000, you are eligible to have your taxes prepared for free.

United Way Partners for Tax Preparation

Dial 211 for locations in Polk County that will help prepare your taxes for FREE.

Click here to check 2025 site locations

Get your taxes done for FREE

Dial 211 to find a location near you to file your taxes or you can file for free online at myfreetaxes.com.

TAX PREP CHECKLIST

You will need the following to complete your taxes

  • Savings Account information including routing and account numbers for direct deposit of refund

  • Identification (driver’s license, photo ID, passport)

  • Social Security cards or ITINs.   If receiving Social Security, Form SSA-1099 can be used as a substitute for the card.

  • If Married Filing Jointly:  Both spouses must be present with photo IDs and Social Security cards or ITIN (individual taxpayer identification number)

  • If claiming dependents, Social Security cards or ITINs for everyone claimed.

  • Birthdates for you, your spouse, and dependents on the return

  • Wage and earnings documents (W-2, W-2G, 1099-NEC, 1099-R, SSA-1099, etc.)

  • Interest and Dividend Statements (1099-Int, 1099-Div)

  • Form 1095-A if covered by Marketplace Health Insurance.  If you have marketplace insurance, and do not provide the Form 1095-A, the IRS will reject the return.

  • Total paid for daycare and the provider’s tax identifying number

  • For personal businesses (example Uber or Lyft drivers):  bring documents to substantiate deductions, such as fees paid, business miles driven, etc.

  • Any other tax form such as an IRS identify protection PIN number

  • Last year’s tax return, if possible

VOLUNTEER

Tax Prep volunteers are trained to be certified tax preparers. Please contact Mulberry Community Service Center at (863) 425-1523 if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity.

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