(Press Release) Filing taxes can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. To help ease the financial burden of the tax preparation process and ensure individuals and families receive their full tax refund, the Walmart Foundation has partnered with leading nonprofits Goodwill Industries International, National Disability Institute and United Way Worldwide to offer MyFreeTaxes.
MyFreeTaxes is a free tool that provides the experience of a paid tax preparer without the cost – putting you in control of your own money. MyFreeTaxes also provides eligibility information about the Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax credits to help you keep more of what you earn. They’re on a mission to help educate taxpayers of their rights and options. Did you know 1 in 5 Americans eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit is unaware they qualify and never file for it? Be sure to claim what’s yours!
MyFreeTaxes offers eligible consumers two main ways to file:
- Online at www.MyFreeTaxes.com, powered by H&R Block®, if you make $57,000 or less.
- In Person with an IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Preparer, if you make $50,000 or less. Call 2-1-1 or visit MyFreeTaxes.com to find a free tax site near you.
Explore MyFreeTaxes.com today and discover helpful tips to get you organized and on your way to filing your own taxes for free.
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Updated 4/16/13.
