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Myfreetaxes.com

Helps people file their taxes for free while getting the assistance they need. United Way provides MyFreeTaxes in partnership with the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help filers prepare their tax returns on their own or have their return prepared for them for free.

Physical Address

Hours

Helpline is available 10 am - 6 pm ET daily from February 6 - April 18, and 10 am - 6 pm ET daily from April 19 - October 31.

Application process

Visit the website and click "File My Own Taxes" or "Have My Taxes Prepared for Me"

Fee

Services free of charge

Eligibility

Connects users to one of two self-preparation software options based on their income. Also connects MyFreeTaxes users who need more support filing their return to partner nonprofits who are part of the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program (accessible by clicking on the “Have My Return Prepared For Me” option on their homepage.) Common tax situations covered in MyFreeTaxes include: A) W-2 income B) Self-employment income (Schedule C and 1099) C) Mortgage interest deduction D) Health savings accounts (HSAs) E) Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV F) Unemployment income G) Student education expenses and credits H) Student loan interest I) Claiming the standard deduction J) Itemized returns K) Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) L) Child tax credits M) Child and dependent care expenses N) Non-resident returns O) Amended tax returns

Languages

Spanish

Service area

PA US

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