Tax Preparation

Get free help filing your taxes

At our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax centers, you can sit down with a certified volunteer who will help you review your documents, complete your tax forms, understand what you may owe – and ideally get the largest refund possible. We can also help you enroll in financial education and coaching or develop skills for the workforce.

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Locations and Hours

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Do I qualify?

Any person or household with an annual income of $69,000 or less can receive free tax help.

2027 Locations and Hours

TCC South Family Empowerment Center

5301 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119

Open Feb. 2-April 15, 2027

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Closed: Spring Break March 12-21

By appointment only

Center for Transforming Lives

3001 S. Riverside Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119

Open Feb. 1-April 15, 2027

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Northside Community Center

1100 NW 18th St., Fort Worth, TX 76164

Open Feb. 1-April 15, 2027

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Arlington Human Services Center

401 W. Sanford St., Arlington, TX 76011

Open Feb. 1-April 15, 2027

Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Community Enrichment Center

6250 NE Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76180

Open Feb. 1-April 15, 2027

Mondays and Fridays, 2 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

By appointment only

Great Commission

7700 McCart Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76133

Open Feb. 1-April 15, 2027

Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.

Closed: Presidents Day

By appointment only

Opening Doors

3600 Horne St., Fort Worth, TX 76107

Open Feb. 1-April 14, 2027

Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 1 to 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Shadowbrook Apartments

2020 S. Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76013

Open Feb. 1-April 15, 2027

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

By appointment only

Arlington East Library & Recreation Center

1817 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010

Select Thursdays: Feb. 4, March 4 and April 1

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Forest Hill Civic Center

6901 Wichita St., Forest Hill, TX 76140

Select Mondays: Feb. 15 and March 15

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By appointment only

Grace Grapevine

837 E. Walnut St., Grapevine, TX 76051

Select Saturdays: Feb. 27, March 27 and April 10

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Southwest Regional Library

4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Mondays: Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5

2 to 7 p.m.

By appointment only

Call to schedule appointment

Contact number: 817-258-8100

East Regional Library

6301 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX 76112

Mondays: Feb. 8, March 8 and April 12

1 to 5 p.m.

By appointment only

Call to schedule appointment

Contact number: 817-258-8100

LVTRise

8201 Calmont Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76116

Wednesdays: Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7

3 to 7 p.m.

By appointment only

Call to schedule appointment

Contact number: 817-258-8100

Wildwood Branch

6225 Shady Oaks Manor Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76135

Wednesday, March 19

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Avondale Farms Seniors

13145 Avondale Farms Drive, Haslet, TX 76052

Wednesday, March 17

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Call to schedule appointment

Contact number: 817-258-8100

Providence Marine Creek (Village)

4307 Old Decatur Road, Fort Worth, TX 76106

Thursday, March 18

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By appointment only

Call to schedule appointment

Contact number: 817-258-8100

Fort Worth Association of Federated Women

1051 Evans Ave., Fort Worth

Thursdays: Feb. 11, March 11 and April 8

noon to 4 p.m.

By appointment only

Call to schedule appointment

Contact number: 817-258-8100

TCC Opportunity Center

5901 Fitzhugh Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76119

Thursday, Feb. 25

noon to 5 p.m.

By appointment only

Schedule Appointment

What should I bring?

Photo ID
Original Social Security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for everyone listed on the tax return
Copy of last year’s tax return
All W-2 wage statements for 2026
SSA-1099, 1099-R and 1099-G
Cash income amount and work expenses
1095 health coverage form
Direct deposit information

What if I’m missing documents?

Use these resources if you do not have the needed items:

Photo ID. Any government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, can be obtained from your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Social Security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Don’t have a Social Security card? Order one here. You can find additional information about your ITIN here.
Copy of last year’s tax return. You can request your tax transcripts from the IRS for free. After verifying your identity, you can view, print or download your tax transcripts immediately online. Or, get your transcripts by mail in five to 10 days, either by requesting them online or by phone. Start here.
W-2. A W-2 shows your wage-earning information and is usually mailed or emailed to you. If you haven’t received your W-2 by January 31, please contact the HR person at your company.
SSA-1099, 1099-R and 1099-G. Visit SSA.gov or TWC.State.TX.US.
Cash income amount and work expenses. Visit IRS.gov for more information.
1095-A health coverage form. If you are enrolled through HealthCare.gov, this is the form that shows your household Marketplace plan. Learn how to access it here.
Direct deposit information. Please bring your bank account and routing number information. These can be found at the bottom of any check or deposit slip that is linked to the account you want to use. You also can find this on your account statements or through your banking app or online account. You can call your bank for help if you have trouble finding or accessing the information.