Goodwill Offers Free Tax Preparation Service as Tax Season Begins

by Melissa Donovan January 26, 2026, 9:08 pm

Image source: Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has partnered with the IRS and Heart of Florida United Way to launch its Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) service amid the start of tax season.

Goodwill said in a statement the service is aimed at relieving stress related to tax filing costs and navigating the filing process. At Goodwill’s newly renovated campus, located at 7523 S. Orange Blossom Trail, people with disabilities, seniors, those with language barriers or households with an income of $73,000 or less can receive assistance.

“VITA volunteers understand the importance of making sure clients receive their
maximum refund – laying the foundation for financial security in 2026,” Ed Durkee,
GICF President and CEO said in a press release. “By hosting this community resource, we’re alleviating the stress and cost that often comes with filing your taxes – all in the spirit of ‘Building Lives That Work.’”

IRS-certified volunteers will provide free tax preparation every Friday from February 6 through April 10 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 407-929-3435.

More information can be found here.

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Written by Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan is the Content & Creative Development Manager for Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine where she gets to collaborate on bringing new life into local happenings and tell the stories of the people who make Central Florida what it is. She has a bachelor's degree in Print and Digital Journalism from the University of Central Florida and has had her worked featured in Strike Magazine, The Charge, The Orlando Life, and Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine. As a born and bred Orlando native, Melissa enjoys putting her own spin on the daily life of The City Beautiful.

When she is not at her laptop writing her next piece, you can find Melissa traveling the world, watching rom coms on repeat, or indulging in a delicious bowl of pasta.