In-person tax preparation assistance is available to individuals and families who earned $55,000 or less. In the past five years, The Cooperative Ministry's VITA program has helped over 21,000 households with free tax preparation in the Midlands and brought nearly $14 million in federal refund dollars to the community. United Way and H&R Block partner to offer - a free online tax preparation software - to individuals and families who earned $66,000 or less in 2019. Since 2009, almost 1 million taxpayers in the US filed using, bringing $1.4 billion back to communities across America in tax refunds, and saving individuals and families $191 million in tax filing fees.

70% of US filers are eligible for free tax preparation but don’t take advantage, potentially paying to access tax credits or deductions such as the EITC.įor those that qualify, United Way of the Midlands offers, a free online tax preparation software through a partnership with H&R Block, and supports The Cooperative Ministry's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.

Tax refunds are often the largest paycheck a family receives and can be used to pay bills, save for the future, buy groceries, etc. We give people the financial education and tools to build a solid foundation that improve their lives and the lives of their children.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the Midlands.

Free income tax programs online