In partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, RealSense helps ensure that eligible residents receive appropriate tax credits and deductions, ultimately reducing the number of financially unstable households in Northeast Florida.

Have your federal tax return prepared, e-filed, and direct deposited for FREE at one of our tax locations. You don’t need to pay $200 or more for simple tax preparation! IRS-trained and certified volunteers will prepare your taxes and ensure you get the largest refund for which you qualify. You may also be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credits when you file.

RealSense provides free tax preparation services to working families and individuals throughout Northeast Florida (restrictions may apply).  We offer two ways for you to access our services:

If you would like for someone to prepare your tax return, you may make an appointment at one of our many tax sites, now through April 15, 2020. To make an appointment, either:

1. Click the “Make an Appointment Online” button below, and follow the prompts,

OR

2. Call United Way’s 211 Helpline, by dialing 2-1-1 or 904-632-0600.

If you feel comfortable preparing your own tax return, you may file for free online with MyFreeTaxes, regardless of your household income. This free and secure, do-it-yourself option utilizes H&R Block software and is made possible through United Way Worldwide. However, if your return includes any of the following forms, you will not be able to file for free using MyFreeTaxes:

• • Schedule A (Itemized Deductions)
  • Schedule C (Profit or Loss from Business)
  • Schedule D (Capital Gains and Losses)
  • Schedule E (Rents, Royalties, Partnerships, Etc.)

Why pay someone when we can file your taxes for free?