Goodwill is serving as a site for free tax preparation service, as tax season is here and many local families are worried about the cost of filing.
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) is accepting appointments for a free tax preparation service operating in the organization’s newly renovated campus at 7523 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.
For more than a decade, Goodwill Industries has partnered with the IRS and Heart of Florida United Way to serve as a site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which is open to those who meet any of the following criteria:
- People with disabilities
- Individuals with language barriers
- Seniors
- Households with an income of $73,000 or less
IRS-certified volunteers at Goodwill’s S. Orange Blossom Trail location in Orlando will be helping families by appointment only every Friday through April 10th.
Appointments are required and can be made by calling 407-929-3435.
Walk-ins will not be accommodated.
“VITA volunteers understand the importance of making sure clients receive their maximum refund – laying the foundation for financial security in 2026,” said Ed Durkee, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida President and CEO. “By hosting this community resource, we’re alleviating the stress and cost that often comes with filing your taxes – all in the spirit of ‘Building Lives That Work.’”
Check online for more information about Goodwill and VITA.
