Services: Free Tax Preparation and Filing

2025 Tax Season (January-April)

2025 Tax Season (January-April)

Tax season is here! Broward Tax Pro (VITA) is ready to help you file your 2025 tax return and make sure you claim every credit you deserve. If your household income was less than or equal to $75,000 in 2025, you may qualify for free, professional tax preparation services.

Our IRS-certified team will help you maximize your refund and claim valuable credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) — all at zero cost.

Tax sites open January through April 2026.

For more information, call 954.964.8884, select your preferred language, and press option 3. You can also dial 2-1-1 to reach the Broward County helpline.

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Broward Tax Pro, a leading Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offers free, high-quality tax preparation services to individuals and families earning less than $75,000 annually. Led by HUF, this program helps eligible taxpayers maximize refunds and claim valuable credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC).

All tax returns are prepared by trained and IRS-certified professionals, ensuring accuracy and peace of mind—without the cost of a commercial tax preparer. We believe you should keep all your money, every last cent.

  • IRS Identity Protection Letter with your PIN
  • Current government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license) – ORIGINAL ONLY
  • Last year’s Federal Income Tax Return (2024)
  • Social Security Cards for all individuals listed on the return – ORIGINAL ONLY
  • Correct birthdates for all names on the return
  • W-2s for 2025 (include spouse’s if married filing jointly)
  • Form 1098 (Mortgage interest, property taxes)
  • Forms 1099 (DIV, G, INT, MISC, Q, R, RRB, SSA for 2023)

Information for Credits and Benefits:

  • For Dependent Care Credit, bring care provider’s name, address, SSN/EIN, and amount you paid for each child.
  • For Premium Tax Credit, bring 1095-A (Health Marketplace Statement).
  • For Education benefits bring 1098T or 1098E, amounts paid for qualified expenses, unofficial transcripts and school statements for each academic period.

Notes:

  • If married filing jointly, both spouses must be present. For separate returns, bring your spouse’s tax return copy.
  • Bring a voided check and savings account number to enroll for direct deposit.

NEW FOR 2025:

  • Income documents: Bring paystubs showing qualified overtime, plus all W‑2s and 1099s.
  • Charitable donations: Even if you take the standard deduction, bring your receipts — you may qualify for up to $1,000 in extra deductions.
  • New vehicle purchase: If you bought a 2025 model-year vehicle, bring your loan statement showing interest paid, lender name, and VIN.

Interested and want to learn more? Fill out this form to reach out to us.

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