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United Way of Palm Beach County
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites

January 19, 2010 – April 15, 2010****

***A few VITA sites may be open on April 15. Announcement of such will be made in early April.

Updated 02/03/2010: AARP Sites added here.

VITA sites e-file taxes free for households earning $49,000 or less. Call 2-1-1.

VITA logoFree Income-Tax Assistance is available for low to moderate-income taxpayers - defined as those taxpayers with income levels at or below the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) guidelines; for example, those whose household income is at $49,000 or below. In addition, if you earned less than $43,279 you may be eligible for up to $5,657 in EITC.

Locations, hours of operations and special services offered such as translators or services to help individuals who are disabled, are listed on the following pages. Some sites work by appointment only. The sites are listed alphabetically by city. All of the following sites will e-file your return.

Please remember that the people helping you are volunteers and are not being paid. So please be patient.

For additional information on United Way tax assistance, visit this page.

Please bring the following items to the VITA sites to make it easier to prepare your return:

  • Last year’s Federal Income Tax Return (2008 income tax return)

  • Social Security Cards for you, your spouse (if married), and all dependents

  • Correct birth dates for all names that appear on the return

  • All W-2’s for 2009, including spouses

  • Form 1098 – Mortgage interest, property taxes

  • Form 1099- DIV, G, INT, MISC, Q, R, RRB, SSA for 2009

  • Voided check and savings account number for direct deposit of your refund (This is optional, but it gets your cash to you fast)

  • A Photo ID card (drivers license, etc.), including spouse’s, if married and filing joint returns

  • For Dependent Care Credit, bring care provider’s name, address, SSN/EIN, and amount you paid

  • For Education credits, bring 1098T or 1098E and amount paid for qualified expenses

If married and filing a joint return, both spouses must come to the VITA site.

VITA volunteers will NOT prepare Schedule C, Schedule D (Complex), Schedule E, Employee Business Expenses, Moving Expenses, Nondeductible IRA, Minor’s Investment Income.

United Way of Palm Beach County
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites

All VITA sites are wheelchair accessible. If other accommodations are required,
please call Vivian Pazmino at (561) 364-3248.

The listing of tax sites sometimes changes during the tax season. For the most up-to-date listing, visit this page.

Site Name/Address

Hours of Operation

Language
Service

Driving Directions

United Way Prosperity
Center - Belle Glade
39500 Pioneer Park
Belle Glade,

Zip Code 33430

Walk in & by appointment. For appointment, call (561) 996-2479.
Tue & Thu 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thurs, April 15, 2010

English, Spanish

The site is located behind Glades Central High School at Pioneer Park Elementary School.

West County Senior
Center - Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services
2916 St. Road 15
Belle Glade
Zip Code area: 33430

By appointment only. For appointment call Joe Horvath at (561) 996-4808.
Mon thru Thu 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thurs, April 15, 2010

English

Take Southern Blvd. west (State Road 80) to Belle Glade. The senior center is on the corner on State Road 80 and State Road 15.

Lois Martin Community Center – Dixie Manor Housing Complex
1350 North Dixie Hwy
Boca Raton
Zip Code area: 33432

Site Opens Thurs, Jan 28
Walk in
Mon, Tue & Thu 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. – Noon
Site Holiday: Closed Mon, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thurs, April 15, 2010

English
Spanish

From I-95: exit at Glades Road. and travel east, past Florida Atlantic University, to Dixie Highway Turn left on Dixie Hwy. Be in right lane as the entrance to " Dixie Manor Housing Complex" is the first right after turning on Dixie.

Forest Park Beacon Center Forest Park Elementary School
1201 SW 3rd Street
Boynton Beach
Zip Code area: 33435

Walk in
Mon, Wed, & Thu 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Mon, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thurs, April 15, 2010

English,
Creole

From I-95: exit at Woolbright Rd. and head east to SW 2nd St. Four blocks to SW 11th Ave. West one block.

Pompey Park Community Center
1101 NW 2nd Street
Delray Beach
Zip Code area: 33444

Walk in
Mon 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. &
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tue 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wed 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Mon, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Wed, April 14, 2010

English

From I-95: Exit at Atlantic Avenue and travel east. At the traffic light for NW 12th Ave., turn left (north) on NW 12th Ave. Continue two blocks until stop sign at NW 2nd Street/Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Turn right and make an immediate left into parking lot.

United Way Prosperity Center – Delray Beach
Neighborhood Resource Center
141 SW 12th Street
Delray Beach
Zip Code area: 33444

By appointment only. For appointment, call (561) 243- 7633.
Mon & Wed 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Mon, Jan 25; Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Site closing date: Wed, April 14, 2010

English

From I-95: Exit at W Atlantic Avenue and travel east. At SW 12th Ave. turn right (south). There will be a sign outside the building (which looks like a house) that says "Delray Beach Neighborhood Resource Center". Parking is located behind the building. You may have to go past it and circle the block to park behind the building.

Coalition for Independent Living Options (CILO)*
6800 Forest Hill Blvd. Greenacres
Zip Code area: 33413

Site opens on January 26, 2010
Walk in
Tue & Thu 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English,
Spanish

From I-95: Exit at Forest Hill Blvd. and travel west. Travel through the intersection of Jog Road. Make a left at the traffic light as if you are turning into River Bridge Development. Before reaching the gates, make a right into CILO’s parking lot. CILO is located in front of River Bridge Development.

West Jupiter Recreation Community Center
6401 Indiantown Road
Jupiter
Zip Code area: 33458

Walk in
Mon, Tue & Wed 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 14, 2010

English

From I-95: exit at Indiantown Road and travel east. The community center is located on the northeast corner of Central Boulevard and Indiantown Road, a major intersection. Note: It is not uncommon to go past the intersection and see the community center as you pass by it. If you do this, get into left lane and make a u-turn at the next traffic light. The building will then be on your right.

Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches
1712 2nd Ave North
Lake Worth
Zip Code area: 33460

Site Opens on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010
By appointment only. For appointment, call Sharol 533-7493 ext. 102
Hours:
Sat., January 30: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sun., February 31: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Week of Feb. 2 – Feb. 4: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays – Feb. 6 to April 10:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays -- Feb. 09 to
April 8: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Saturday, April 10, 2010

English, Spanish

From I-95 from the south: Exit at 6th Avenue South and travel east. Go one block to the first traffic signal. Make a left turn and proceed north on “A” Street until you come to the round-about at Lake Worth Road. Go through the round-about and continue north on “A” Street one block to an intersection with a stop sign. Even though there is a one-way sign pointing east, you will make a left turn and go west on Second Avenue North (our section of the street dead-ends into I-95, so there is two-way traffic). We’re located just west of the intersection on the north (right) side of the street.

We are in a two-story, yellow stucco building set back from the street with a parking lot in front. There is a black iron fence with white numbers (1712) in front.

From I-95 from the north: Exit 10th Avenue North and travel east to “A” Street (first traffic signal). Turn right and go south to Second Avenue North, then turn right at the stop sign. We’re located just west of the intersection on the north (right) side of the street.

We are in a two-story, yellow stucco building set back from the street with a parking lot in front. There is a black iron fence with white numbers (1712) in front.

Palm Beach Habilitation Center
4522 Congress Ave
Lake Worth
Zip Code area: 33461

Walk in
Tue, Wed & Thu 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English

From I-95. Exit at 6th Avenue and travel west on 6th Ave. South for about one mile. Palm Beach Habilitation Center will be on your left directly across from the Palm Beach State College. If you get to Congress Ave. you have gone too far.

From the west: Palm Beach Habilitation Ctr. is on the Southeast corner of 6th Ave. & Congress Ave. The entrance is just east of Congress Ave.

Chancellor Charter School
600 South East Coast Ave.
Lantana
Zip Code area: 33462

Walk in
Tue 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010

English

From I-95 from the north: Exit Lantana Road and travel east to Broadway. Turn right onto Broadway and continue to West Drew Street. Make a left on West Drew Street and continue until you reach Chancellor Charter School. Please be aware that the signs are on your right hand side of the road.

From I-95 from the south: Exit Hypoluxo Road and travel east to Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway and continue to West Drew Street. Make a right on West Drew Street and continue until you reach Chancellor Charter School. Please be aware that the signs are on your Left hand side of the road.

United Way Prosperity
Center – Pahokee
560 East Main Street
Pahokee
Zip Code area: 33476

Walk in
Mon & Wed 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010

English, Spanish

The site is located at Pahokee Elementary School in Portable #3.

Lindsey Davis Sr. Community Center
1550 28th Ave.
Riviera Beach
Zip Code area: 33404

Walk in
Tue, Wed & Thu 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English

From I-95: Exit at Blue Heron Blvd. and travel east to Avenue S. Turn left (north) at Avenue S (traffic light). Continue on Avenue S for about 1 mile. You will come to a stop sign intersection. Make a right (south) on West 28th Street/Center Ave. (if you get to a Sam's Food Mart, you have gone one road too far.) VITA site will be in large building on left a few hundred feet down the road.

Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center
100 Sweet Bay Lane
Royal Palm Beach
Zip Code area: 33411

Walk in
Tue, Wed & Thu 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sun 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15 & Sunday, April 4, 2010.
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English,
Korean,
Thai,
Chinese

Travel west on Okeechobee Boulevard, past 441. At Royal Palm Beach Boulevard turn left (south). Continue approx. one mile or less. At the traffic light for Sparrow Lane, turn right (east). Continue for about a mile. Royal Palm Beach Recreational Center is on the left. Follow the signs.

Wellington Community Center
12165 W Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington
Zip Code area: 33414

Walk in
Tue & Wed 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15; Tuesday, March 16; Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Site closing date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010

English

Travel west on Forest Hill Blvd., past 441. Wellington Community Center is on the west side of the road, just west of a shopping plaza with a Publix in it. Look for a colorful slide and tennis courts.

Gulfstream Goodwill
1715 Tiffany Drive East
West Palm Beach
Zip Code area: 33407

Walk in
Mon, Wed & Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tue & Thu 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English

From I-95: Exit 45th Street and travel east, past Walgreens, for about 2 miles. Gulfstream Goodwill is on the west side of 45th Street, adjacent to a gas station. There is also a bus station in front of the building.

United Way Prosperity Center - Pleasant City Multi-Cultural Center
501 21st Street
West Palm Beach
Zip Code area: 33407

Walk in
Mon & Wed 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tue & Thu 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English

From I-95: Exit Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and travel east to Dixie Highway. At Dixie Hwy., turn left (north). At 21st Street, make a left (east). The multi-cultural center is located on Spruce Avenue, between 21st and 20th Streets, across from the Pleasant City Elementary School.

Vickers House North
811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach
Zip Code area: 33401

Walk in & By appointment
For appointment call: (561) 804-4970
Hours: Mon & Tue 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010

English

From I-95: Exit Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. and travel east. Vickers House North is on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. between Division Avenue and Douglas Avenue. Parking is in the back of building.

Vickers House South
3801 Georgia Ave.
West Palm Beach
Zip Code area: 33405

By appointment only. For an appointment, call (561) 804-4975
Mon - Thu 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 15, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English,
Spanish

From I-95: Exit Southern Blvd., and travel east to Lake Avenue. At Lake Ave., turn left (north). Turn right (south) on Roseland Drive. Turn right (west) on Georgia Avenue. Vickers House South is on the west side of the road across from an industrial building, before the overpass.

West Gate Beacon Center
West Gate Elementary School
1545 Loxahatchee Drive
West Palm Beach
Zip Code area: 33409

By appointment only: For an appointment, call (561) 684-7138.
Tue, Wed & Thu 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Site Holiday: Closed Monday, February 16, 2010
Site closing date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

English
Spanish

From I-95: Exit Okeechobee Boulevard and travel west to Congress Avenue. At Congress Ave. turn left (south). Continue several hundred feet. At the traffic light at Westgate Avenue, turn right (west). About a 1/2 mile down the road, turn left (south) on Loxahatchee Road. The school will be on the east side of the road. Enter the cafeteria door towards north of building.

AARP Tax Sites

The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) also offers free tax service and preparation. The AARP Tax-Aide program offers this service to low and middle income tax payers, with special attention to those 60 and over.

The AARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one counseling, as well as assistance on the telephone and internet (www.aarp.org) to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and other standard schedules.

AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Funding comes from federal grants, AARP, and individual donors.

The following sites are listed alphabetically, by city. They offer free tax assistance to Palm Beach County residents and are open from February 1, 2009 – April 15, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

For additional information on AARP tax assistance, visit this page.

Site Name and Address

Hours of Operation

Language

Special Services Available

Boca Raton Community Center
150 Crawford Blvd.
Boca Raton 33432
(located behind City Hall)

Mon – Thu 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
By appointment only. Go to site to make an appointment.

English

Electronic Filing

West Boca Branch Library
18685 State Road 7
Boca Raton 33498

Tue & Thu & Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Boynton Beach Senior Center
1021 S. Federal Highway (US1)
Boynton Beach 33435

Mon – Wed  9 a.m. – Noon

English

Electronic Filing

Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library
14350 Hagen Ranch Road
Delray Beach 33446

Fri 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. - Noon
Close Date: Mar 27, 2010

English

Electronic Filing

Jupiter Recreation Center
210 Military Trail
Jupiter 33458

Mon & Wed & Fri 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Lake Park Town Marina
105 Lake Shore Dr.
Lake Park 33403

Sat 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Mid County Senior Center
3680 Lake Worth Rd
Palm Springs (Lake Worth) 33461

Wed 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

North Palm Beach Village Hall
501 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach 33408

Mon & Wed & Fri 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Center
4404 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens 33410

Wed & Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens 33418

Mon & Wed & Fri Noon- 4 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Palm Springs Library
217 Cypress Lane
Palm Springs 33461

Tue 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Veteran’s Administration Medical Center
7305 N. Military Trail
Riviera Beach 33410

Tue  & Wed 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Wellington Library
1951 Royal Fern Drive
Wellington 33414

Thu 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English

Electronic Filing

Okeechobee Blvd. Branch Library
5689 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach 33417

Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Note: Tax help will not be available on March 26 and 27, and April 2 and 3.

English

Electronic Filing

Posted: 01/25/2010

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