United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties, the University of Florida Extension Office and Goodwill Easter Seals' Volunteers Income Tax Assistance program processed 105 tax refunds, according to organizers.
As a result, an estimated $152,714 will stay in Northwest Florida's communities, and the effort saved more than $14,000 in tax preparation fees.
In addition, "clients filing received financial education materials from Okaloosa Saves to provide tools needed for financial stability," a spokesperson said.
"Our appreciation goes to community partners, First Presbyterian Church of Crestview, Goodwill Easter Seals Fast Signs, IDTV, Community Bank in Crestview, the Costa Leadership Institute, CRI and Cox."
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: VITA program nets more than $152,000 in tax refunds