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Filing Taxes is Easy with MyFreeTaxes.com

By Bryndan Stueve
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United Way takes the stress out of filing taxes with MyFreeTaxes.com.  

With MyFreeTaxes®, filing your return is free! That means you can file your federal and state returns without spending *any* money in tax preparation fees. So far, MyFreeTaxes has helped 1.3 million people save $260 million in tax filing fees. And this year, MyFreeTaxes is available in both English and Spanish.   

The secure software walks you through the filing process and screens for common tax deductions and credits you may be eligible for, like the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit. You can also use MyFreeTaxes to claim missed stimulus payments. That’s part of our effort to make sure you get every penny you deserve. If you need help, check out the MyFreeTaxes Helpline to talk to a real person trained by the IRS.   

Other tax situations covered in MyFreeTaxes include:   

  • W-2 income  
  • Schedule C Self Employment  
  • Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV  
  • Student education expenses, credits or student loan interest  
  • Unemployment income  
  • Earned Income Tax Credit  
  • Child tax credits  
  • Child and dependent care expenses

If you’re not comfortable filing your taxes yourself, you can use MyFreeTaxes to get connected to free tax filing programs that will prepare your return for you.  

MyFreeTaxes is fast. It’s easy. You can do it from anywhere: your phone, tablet or laptop. You can start on one device, and finish on another.  

Head to myfreetaxes.com to get started today!  

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