VITA

FILE YOUR TAXES FOR FREE WITH

UNITED WAY OF MARION COUNTY'S VITA PROGRAM

United Way of Marion County offers FREE income tax preparation at various locations. Residents are encouraged to get 100% of credits due to them. 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides FREE tax support for individuals who need help filing. IRS-certified volunteers offer basic income tax return preparation and electronic filing at no cost to eligible taxpayers. There’s no need to pay for filing services, refund loans, or rapid refunds.

You may qualify for:

  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  • Child Tax Credit

Those who may be eligible include (but are not limited to):

  • Low- to moderate-income households

  • Individuals with disabilities

  • Individuals with limited English proficiency

  • Residents living in rural communities

     

If you have questions about a tax return previously filed through our program, please call 352-355-1225 and leave a message. A team member will return your call as soon as possible.

 

The VITA tax office is currently closed for the season and we are not taking appointments. We will begin taking appointments again after November 1st for the 2026 tax season. Please have a happy and safe summer.

Prepare for your appointment and bring the following items: 

Identification
• Valid picture ID such as a driver's license/state identification for all taxpayers.
• Copy of your prior year's tax return.
• Social Security cards or ITIN letters for yourself, your spouse, your children, and other
dependents.
• Birth dates for you, your spouse, children ,and other dependents (birth certificates are not
required)
 
Income 
• W-2s, W-2G
• 1099- Misc. from all employers
• 1099 from financial institutions showing Interest, dividends, and any stock sales
• 1099-R forms if retired
• 1099-SSA from the Social Security Administration
 
Documentation
• Child care expenses, including the provider's address and Federal ID #
• Mortgage company statements
• Adoption expenses
• Alimony paid or received
• Documentation for the purchase of a home
• Any notices received from the IRS or state tax office
• Property tax bills
• College tuition and student loan interest statements
• Additional forms of income such as:
o Prizes and awards
o Scholarships and fellowships
o Lottery/gambling winnings
 
For direct deposit of your refund:
Please provide a canceled, blank check, which includes your nine-digit routing number and account number. 
 
Please note: both spouses must be present to sign the required forms to file taxes electronically on a married-filing joint tax return. 

For those interested in becoming Volunteer Tax Preparers, please visit our volunteer page.

 

VITA Locations

Dunnellon American Legion
10730 S. U.S Hwy 41, Dunnellon, FL. 34432