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My Free Taxes

Each year, MyFreeTaxes helps hundreds of thousands of low- to moderate-income filers file for free.

Filing your tax return can be a daunting, expensive task. That's why United Way provides free tax filing support to U.S. residents, through our online MyFreeTaxes service or VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. In both cases, United Way partners with the IRS.

MyFreeTaxes is the only free, national online tax filing program offered by a nonprofit. It helps you file your state and federal taxes in 1 hour, from your phone, tablet or computer. The secure software guides you through the process to guarantee you get your maximum refund.

So far, 1.5 million tax returns have been filed using MyFreeTaxes, saving $318 million in tax preparation fees. People also got deductions and credits they may not have known they were eligible for, like the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit. The service is available in English and Spanish.

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Since 2009, people using MyFreeTaxes have gotten over $2.1B in refunds. Join them today and file through MyFreeTaxes to maximize your refund -- for free.

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Filers who have a tax return below $89,000 per year qualify to utilize MyFreeTaxes. For a complete list of forms included (or excluded) visit MyFreeTaxes.com.
MyFreeTaxes partners with the IRS to help people easily and accurately file their federal and state taxes.
The MyFreeTaxes filing software is protected by TaxSlayer, which uses the highest industry standards to safeguard your information. United Way does not have access to any of your personal tax information.
We envision a world where every person in every community is thriving. We give people the educational resources and tools to build financial security to improves their lives and the lives of future generations. For millions of Americans, tax refunds and credits are essential to their financial security. That's why United Way helps people save more of their hard-earned money.
So far, more than 1.5 million tax returns have been filed using MyFreeTaxes, saving $318 million in tax preparation fees.