VITA-Income Tax Assistance 2026
Free Tax Preparation Assistance by Education First
Tuesday, March 31
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Multipurpose RoomIn-person tax assistance free of charge to anyone with a special focus on low to moderate income taxpayers.
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Please bring the following documents with you in order to complete your tax return:
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Original photo identification for you and your spouse (if married filing jointly), such as a:
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Valid U.S driver’s license
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Employer ID
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School ID
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State ID (U.S.)
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Military ID
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National ID
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Visa
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Passport
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- Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents.
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
- 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.
- Social Security Benefit Statements (SSA-1099), if applicable.
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099).
- 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
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number, such as their SSN or business EIN.
- Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received.
- Forms 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement.
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable.
- Any additional documents that apply to your tax situation.
Note: For persons filing a married-filing-joint tax return electronically, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
This program is sponsored and facilitated by VITA provider Education First Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization since 2010 providing services in human resource development that enhance the quality of life for persons within the community at large. In addition to free tax preparation, they also help the community with:
- Medicaid, Medicare, Healthcare Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Citizenship applications
- Educational services
A service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners
AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Career/Business |
TAGS: | New Year, New You |
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
| Mon, Apr 27 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Apr 28 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Apr 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 03 | Closed |

