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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 the United Way network 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.

Since 2009, MyFreeTaxes has helped 1.3M people save over $250M in tax prep fees and receive 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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Free Tax Filing

Since 2009, MyFreeTaxes has helped more than 1.3 million taxpayers claim every credit and deduction they deserve. Join them today and file your taxes through MyFreeTaxes to maximize your refund for free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Filers who have a tax return below $82,000 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 1.3 million people have used MyFreeTaxes, saving over $250 million in tax preparation fees. 

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