Taxes

Don’t lose money this tax season! Learn 4 common tax myths that could cost you. Plus, find free tax help in Central Florida with Heart of Florida United Way’s VITA program.

Learn how to optimize your charitable giving strategy. Explore tax-efficient ways to donate, such as using long-term appreciated assets, donor-advised funds, and retirement account distributions.

Do you know someone who needs help filing their taxes for FREE?  Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a key community resource that offers free tax preparation service run by volunteers for individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.    VITA offers free tax help to those who make […]

Join Heart of Florida United Way as a volunteer for our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Make a difference this tax season with Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. You do not need to have prior tax experience to volunteer, and you can help save Central Florida residents millions […]

As the end of 2021 quickly approaches, you may be considering your tax liabilities for the past year. You might be asking “how do I effectively itemize my deductions?”, or “how should I manage my gains on stocks, securities, and other investments?”  Here is a quick guide to help make the decisions a little easier.  CASH IS KING!  Did you know that […]

Great news! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has automatically extended tax season until May 17, 2021, for the 2020 filing season. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions that may pertain to your return.  What does this mean? You still have time to file your taxes for a refund! Not owed […]

With Tax Day around the corner, it’s a good time to highlight the costliest mistakes that tax experts say we make in filing our taxes. Since 2009, United Way has helped some 1.3 million people nationwide save $260 million in filing fees, and bring back more than $1.9 billion in refunds to local communities through […]