File your taxes for free with MyFreeTaxes.com
MyFreeTaxes helps people file their federal and state 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 heir return prepared for them for free.
Since 2009, MyFreeTaxes has helped more than 1.4 million people file their taxes and claim every credit and deduction they deserve. These credits maximize filers’ refunds and provide important opportunities for individuals and families to build financial stability.
Why does United Way Offer MyFreeTaxes?
United Way brings communities together to face their greatest challenges, whether that’s helping families find stability, empowering young people or responding to crises.
For millions of Americans, tax refunds and credits are essential to their financial stability and success. That’s why United Way helps people file their taxes for free to save more of their hard-earned money.
Who Can Use MyFreeTaxes:
MyFreeTaxes helps people who earn $84,000 or less file their taxes for free while getting the assistance they need.
Our self-preparation software (accessible by selecting the “File My Own Taxes” option) is completely free.
Common tax situations covered in MyFreeTaxes include:
- W-2 income
- Self-employment income (Schedule C and 1099)
- Mortgage interest deduction
- Health savings accounts (HSAs)
- Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV
- Unemployment income
- Student education expenses and credits
- Student loan interest
- Claiming the standard deduction
- Itemized returns
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
- Child tax credits
- Child and dependent care expenses
- Non-resident returns
- Amended tax returns