Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)
Holiday, FL – Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis visited a federally-funded free income tax preparation site in Pasco County operated by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is sponsored by Seniors in Service Tampa, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes volunteers to provide essential services to the community.
Free tax preparation services are currently available at two Pasco County locations: the Regency Park Civic Center, located at 10240 Regency Park Boulevard in Port Richey, and the Holiday United Church of Christ, located at 4826 Bartelt Road in Holiday. These sites have served the community since 2005 ,and are staffed by experienced volunteers who average more than 10 years of service preparing tax returns. The free tax preparation program is intended to assist low and moderate income individuals, including both working and retired residents, who need help filing their tax returns. Due to limited capacity, services are prioritized for individuals and families with incomes under $100,000. All tax returns are filed electronically, with refunds typically issued within 10 days to two weeks.
During his visit, Congressman Bilirakis thanked the volunteers for their longstanding service to the Pasco County community and highlighted recent efforts to simplify the tax filing process. He noted that, following the passage of the Working Families Tax Credit Act, taxpayers may now qualify for additional deductions, including income earned from tips or overtime pay, financing a new American-manufactured vehicle in 2025, and an additional $6,000 deduction for seniors aged 65 and older.
Tax preparation appointments are still available for Pasco County residents. To schedule an appointment online, visit events.seniorsinservice.org/taxprep. Residents may also call (813) 819-9864.