Goodwill has partnered with Associated Ministries and the IRS to provide free assistance with filing personal and small business Federal Income Taxes through our VITA Tax Center. Our trained staff and community volunteers will assist you with completing any necessary forms and file your completed taxes electronically.
Prepare Your 2025 Taxes for Free
You may be eligible for a refund, or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is the largest benefit for workers and one of the two most effective anti-poverty programs in the United States, along with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, one in five eligible households aren’t claiming the EITC benefit.
In 2025, we were able to assist many local residents with filing their 2024 Federal Income Taxes for the new WA State Working Families Credit through our VITA tax center.
- 449 Federal Tax Returns
- 118 Washington State Working Families Tax Credit Returns
- $675,523 total Federal tax refunds
- $91,613 WA Working Families Tax Credit refunds
- $230,203 Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC)
- $107,076 tax preparation fees saved
File your 2025 federal income taxes FREE at Goodwill’s VITA Tax Center
Super Refund Saturday will be January 31st, 2026. Appointments will be available starting January 1st, 2026.
Goodwill’s Milgard Work Opportunity Center
714 South 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 573-6750
Set an Appointment at Goodwillwa.as.me
VITA Program FAQs
Identification
– Required: Social Security Card or ITIN letter for ALL family members
– Required: Photo ID for primary taxpayer (& spouse, if married)
– Your spouse, if married filing jointly
– Bank account information for direct deposit
Income and Benefits
– W-2 form for each job worked
– 1099 forms for other income (interest, dividends, unemployment, SSA, retirement, 1099-Misc., etc.)
– Form 1095A if you purchased health insurance through WA Healthplanfinder or Healthcare.gov
– Information about any Economic Impact (stimulus) payments you received
Expenses
– Childcare expenses and provider name, address and tax ID number
– Mortgage and real estate taxes if you own a home
– Higher education expenses
– Business expenses, if self-employed
This program is available for households with an annual income under $57,000, including those that are self-employed.
VITA Partners
