OUR PURPOSE:

To convene individuals and organizations with the desire to leverage their talent, resources, and passion to improve the prosperity of Florida’s families.

OUR VISION:

That ALL Floridians have equal opportunities to attain financial stability.

OUR MISSION:

To engage, through a statewide collaboration of organizations that are holistically focused, in providing life-enhancing services to Floridians.
 
Free Income Tax Preparation
Free Income Tax Preparation in Florida is available for families whose total family income is $49,078 or under (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – VITA-sites). In addition, FPP partner members at AARP Tax-Aide for the Elderly free tax sites prepare taxes for Florida residents, with special consideration given to people who are 60 and older. The Tax-Aide sites will, however, prepare taxes for younger Florida residents as well as those whose incomes are above $49,078.
 

Are you eligible?

Among other qualifying factors, you must have:

  • Earned income
  •  A valid Social Security number
  • No more than $3,150 in investment income
  •  Joint tax-filing status, if married
  • U.S. citizenship or resident alien status for the past year (in most cases)

Income guidelines for tax year 2011:

Individuals: 

  • $13,660 with no qualifying children
  • $36,052 with one qualifying child
  • $40,964 with two qualifying children
  • $43,998 with three or more qualifying children

 

Married couples filing jointly:

  • $18,740 with no qualifying children
  • $41,132 with one qualifying child
  • $46,044 with two qualifying children
  • $49,078 with three or more qualifying children

 

Maximum refunds for tax year 2011:

  • $464 with no qualifying children
  • $3,094 with one qualifying child
  • $5,112 with two qualifying children
  • $5,751 with three or more qualifying children

 

 

 Click here to file your taxes for free online - If you can't make it to a VITA site, taxpayers can prepare and e-file their tax return with I-CAN! E-File. 

This information is subject to change at any time. Please call ahead to ensure the site is open. Most sites have a phone number listed. You can also call 1-800-906-9887 to locate a VITA site near you. 
 
To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, call 1-888-227-7669 or visit AARP's website
 
To download the list of Free Florida Tax Preparation Sites in an Excel format, (Coming Soon).