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Commissioner’s Update

Free Tax Services Offered To Palm Beach County Residents

By Mayor Maria G. Marino

It’s that time of year when to assist in English, Spanish, Creole and sign language, with • A Photo ID card (driver’s license, etc.), including
the United Way of Palm no appointment required. spouse’s, if married and filing joint return
Beach County teams up To make it easier to prepare your return please bring the • For Dependent Care Credit, bring care provider’s
with IRS-certified Volunteer following items to the VITA sites: name, address, SSN/EIN, and amount you paid
Income Tax Assistance • Last year’s Federal Income Tax Return (2024 income • For Education Credit, bring 1098T or 1098E and
(VITA) volunteers for a tax returns) amount paid for qualified expenses
tax-free filing campaign. • Social Security Cards for you, your spouse (if married), • Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement
This initiative offers free, and all dependents listed on the return If married and filing a joint return, both spouses must
confidential, and secure tax • Correct birth dates for all names listed on the return come to the VITA site.
preparation and e-filing for • All W-2s for 2024, including spouses VITA volunteers will NOT prepare Schedule D
qualified taxpayers. Taxes • Form 1098 – Mortgage interest, property taxes (Complex), Schedule E, Employee Business Expenses,
Filed Free provides two easy • Form 1099 – DIV, G, INT, MISC, NEC, K, Q, R, RRB, Moving Expenses and Nondeductible IRA.
and stress-free ways to file at no cost: taxpayers can file online SSA for 2024 This Free Tax Assistance is offered from Thursday,
at www.MyFreeTaxes.com anytime and anywhere, or they • Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit January 22 to Tuesday, April 15. Don’t miss this deadline!
can meet with an IRS-certified volunteer in person at one of of your refund (This is optional, but it gets your cash to To find a VITA site location near you, call 211 or visit
16 locations throughout the county. Volunteers are available you fast) www.TaxesFiledFree.org.

fundraiSing event

Hearts & Hands Gala Raises A Record-Breaking $645,000

To Support Local Students And Adults With Autism

The 2025 Hearts & Hands Gala set a new fundraising This year’s gala marked Connections’ 10th anniversary, we serve,” says Debra Johnson, executive director and
record, raising $645,000 to support students and adults with a milestone in the school’s mission to provide specialized principal of Connections. “The generosity of our supporters
autism at Connections, a nonprofit school in West Palm education, therapies and life-skills programs that empower helps us create brighter futures for some of the most
Beach. Held on Feb. 8, at the National Croquet Center, the individuals with autism. “This year’s gala was more underserved members of our community.”
event brought together community leaders, philanthropists than a milestone. It was a celebration of 10 years of
and autism advocates for a night of impact and celebration. transformation for our school and the 140 individuals Fundraising Event on page 14

SUMMER STAY-CAY

Embark on a foodie journey without ever
having to leave the resort. With all day
dining options, you can enjoy different
cuisine for every meal.

THE ALL-NEW PGA NATIONAL RESORT

BOLDLY BREAKFAST

REINVENTED, Stop by Birdies diner located near the
putting green before your tee time, after
your round of golf, or to kick off your day
UNMISTAKABLY and enjoy breakfast classics as well as
lunch. Open Daily 7am - 4pm
LEGENDARY

Here, luxury is always the standard, and golf is never
considered just a game. Together, the two create an LUNCH
enviable lifestyle in a setting that embraces the best
Florida has to offer. Anchored by six championship With fresh ingredients and the expertise of
golf courses, we boast a world-class destination Celebrity Chef Lindsay Autry, Honeybelle is
wellness facility, state-of-the-art sports and racquet a flavorful and exciting restaurant with all
club, and exclusive membership club — all at the day dining. Open Daily 8am - 9:30pm
heart of a luxurious resort community.

PGARESORT.COM DINNER
400 AVENUE OF THE CHAMPIONS,
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418 A modern, shared-plate style steakhouse
helmed by James Beard Award nominee
and Michelin Star Chef Jeremy Ford. The
Butcher’s Club is indulgent.
Open Daily 5pm - 10pm