Free Tax Preparation Locations in St. Johns County 2021

Feb 4, 2021 | News

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COVID-19 Safety Precautions

VITA Tax appointments will take place outside or by phone.

During the AARP Tax Aide appointment, you will have an initial consultation, then wait in your car while they complete your tax return, then come back inside to verify the information is correct before submitting. Masks will be available if you forget to bring yours.  Hand sanitizer will be available. Plexiglass dividers will be between you and the tax preparer.

What to Bring: • For married filing joint, both spouses must be present • All Forms W-2 and 1099 • Information for other income • Information for all deductions/credits • A copy of last year’s tax return • Proof of account for direct deposit of refund • Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification notices/cards for you, your spouse, and/or dependents • Proof of identification for yourself and/or your spouse • Total paid to day care provider and their tax ID number • Birth dates for you, spouse and/or dependents on the return • Proof of foreign status if applying for ITIN • Form 1095-A
Anastasia Baptist Church (AARP)
**Walk in only.**
1650 A1A South Room # 109
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Start Date: February 18, 2021
Hours and Days of Operation:
Tuesdays 4/20 and 4/27: 10am-2pm
Thursdays 4/22 and 4/29: 10am-2pm
Appointment Phone # 904-687-7351
Chapman Family Community Campus (VITA)
**Appointments are full. No waitlist and no walk-ins.**
Consultation will be by phone or outdoors.
1355 US Highway 1 South
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Hours and Days of Operation:
Mondays 10am-4pm
Appointment Phone # 904-373-8671
Appointment website: www.unitedway-sjc.org/freetaxprep
Hastings Branch Library (AARP)
**Appointments available.**
6195 South Main Street
Hastings, FL 32145
Start Date: February 17, 2021
Hours and Days of Operation:
Wednesdays 1pm-5pm
Appointment Phone # 904-827-6970
Main Library (AARP)
**Appointments available.**
1960 N Ponce De Leon Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Start Date: February 17, 2021
Hours and Days of Operation:
Thursdays and Fridays
10am-1pm
Appointment Phone # 904-827-6940
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library (AARP)
**Appointments are full. No waitlist and no walk-ins.**
101 Library Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Start Date: February 17, 2021
Hours and Days of Operation:
February 17th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st, April 7th and 14th
10am-1pm
Appointment Phone # 904-827-6950
Southeast Branch Library (AARP)
**Appointments available.**
6670 US Highway 1 South
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Start Date: February 18, 2021
Hours and Days of Operation:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
10am-1pm
Appointment Phone # 904-827-6900
United Way of St. Johns County (VITA)
**Appointments available.**
Consultation will be by phone or outdoors.
117 Bridge Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours and Days of Operation:
Wednesdays 1:15pm-6pm
Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm
Appointment Phone # 904-373-8671
Appointment website: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/y7smjk18
Vystar Credit Union (VITA)
**Appointments are full. No waitlist and no walk-ins.**
Consultation will be by phone or outdoors.
3654 N Ponce De Leon Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours and Days of Operation:
Mondays 9:30am-1:30pm
Thursdays  9:30am-1:30pm
Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm
Appointment Phone # 904-373-8671
Appointment website: www.unitedway-sjc.org/freetaxprep

 

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is an IRS-sponsored program that works with United Way of St. Johns County and other community partners.  AARP Tax-Aide is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in partnership with the IRS. 

Will Not Prepare: • Schedule C with losses • Complicated Schedule D (capital gains and losses) • Form SS-5 (request for Social Security Number) • Form 8606 (non-deductible IRA) • Form 8615 (minor’s investment income) • Form SS-8 (determination of worker status for purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding) • Parts 4 & 5 of Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credits)