Tax Preparation at $0 Cost-St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties

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Money

Income taxes need to be filed by April 15th. Get free tax help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

VITA offers free tax help to those who make $69,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their tax returns.

They provide IRS-certified volunteers that can offer free tax preparation services with electronic filing. Volunteers at all of the sites have been trained by the Internal Revenue Service.

Their volunteers can also provide other essential information, like special tax credits you may qualify for to maximize your tax refund.

Things you might need when filing your taxes*:

Proof of identification (photo ID).
Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents.
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number.
Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN.
Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents on the tax return.
Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers.
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099).
Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received.
A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available.
Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check.
To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number.
Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements.
Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

Locations in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie. Walk-in service Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 9 am –1:00 pm, February 9, through April 8, 2026
St. Lucie County Library-Kilmer Branch, 101 Melody Ln, Fort Pierce. Walk-in service Saturdays 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, February 7 through April 11, 2026.
Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave., Building Y, (Brown Center) Room 102, Fort Pierce. February 5-March 26, 2026. Thursdays, 2-7P, By appointment only! Please make an appointment at www.irscvita.org

Please be aware it’s not possible to contact the tax volunteers by calling the individual locations.

The federal IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center can be contacted at 772-340-5606, and it is located at 7410 South US 1, Port St. Lucie.