United Way for Clinton County fights for the Health, Education and Financial Stability of every individual in Clinton County. We provide our residents the tools to build a solid foundation that improves their lives and the lives of their children. MyFree Taxes is one of those tools that we are pleased to promote this year, and we hope it would save thousands of dollars on filling fees to our residents –money that could be used to cover over needs or save for the future.”
MyFree Taxes is filing software powered by H&R Block, a United Way partner since 2009. It is a free, safe and easy way for individuals to file their state and federal taxes. In order to qualify to use MyFreeTaxes, your total household income must not exceed $66,000 for the 2017 year, whether that’s W-2 income, freelance income, investment income, or a combination of all three.
As the only free, online, national tax-filing product offered by a nonprofit, MyFreeTaxes has helped nearly one million individuals in the US receive their maximum refunds by claiming all eligible tax credits—like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC)—saving users $180 million in filing fees. Since 2009, MyFreeTaxes has brought more than $1 billion in refunds back to communities.
How does it work? Simply upload a photo of your W-2 and MyFreeTaxes will automatically fill in your information. Most filers complete their taxes in under an hour. The filing software guarantees that all tax returns are 100 percent accurate, and that the filer receives their biggest refund. Users can:
- File their federal taxes—and up to three state returns—for free.
- Utilize error checkers, online chats to navigate the process, and Refund Reveal™ to understand how and why the refund amount is changing. They can call, email or use the chat box to get assistance from IRS-certified professionals in real time (available from January 29th through April 30th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, and between Noon and 9 p.m. EST on Saturdays)
- Access the software from their computer, tablet or smart phone.
- There are specialized forms for self-employed filers
- And they offer support in both English and Spanish
Visit MyFreeTaxes today to complete your tax return. The IRS begins accepting electronic returns on January 29, and H&R Block will automatically submit your return when e-filing opens. Please note that as part of the PATH Act, tax refunds claiming the EITC and CTC will be held until February 15. Filers claiming those credits should expect to receive their refund no earlier than February 27.
We all know someone that makes under $66K a year. In fact, it is estimated that 70% of the population in the USA qualify for MyFree Taxes. That is why we want people to take advantage of this opportunity and spread the word with family and friends who could benefit from this program.
We all feel anxious during tax season –whether we are afraid to make a mistake or not getting full refunds. We want people in our county to not only save money and get maximum refund, but to empower them to be in control of their finances and tax filling process. We all can do It with tools like MyFree Taxes.”