Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Prepare your 2024 taxes for free through Goodwill’s VITA Tax Center

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. You may also use this service to file past tax returns for tax years 2019-2023 (see below.)

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 2024, we were able to assist many local residents with filing their 2023 Federal Income Taxes for the new WA State Working Families Credit through our VITA tax center.

420 tax returns filed
$589,489 total refunds
$166,214 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
$73,421 tax preparation fees saved

File your 2024 federal income taxes

FREE at Goodwill’s VITA Tax Center*

Super Refund Saturday is February 1st from 9AM-4PM at the following locations:

Goodwill’s Milgard Work Opportunity Center
714 South 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409

Phone: (253) 573-6750

Set an Appointment at www.Goodwillwa.as.me

2024 Tax Preparation

Help with your 2024 taxes is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment:

call: (253) 573-6750

or register online at www.Goodwillwa.as.me

Past Year Tax Preparation

Taxpayers can come to the Goodwill VITA tax site any Saturday from:

March 1–April 5, 2025
9 AM – 2 PM

(no appointment needed).

A 20-minute intake process will include copies of all your tax documents.
Return the following week to review and file your completed return.
This service is available for tax years 2021, 2022, and 2023.
For other services, please call (253) 573-6750 or visit www.goodwillwa.as.me.

VITA Program FAQs

What Documents or Information Will I Need?

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

Who Is Eligible for VITA Tax Assistance?

This program is available for households with an annual income under $57,000, including those that are self-employed.