Filing Taxes: Doing Your Taxes is Almost Fun with MyFreeTaxes.com
No one loves filing taxes, right? But this year, it’s easier than ever for simple returns if you use MyFreeTaxes.com.
With MyFreeTaxes®, filing your simple returns 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 1.2 million people save $250 million in tax filing fees.
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 back every penny possible. If you need help, Use the Helpline to talk to a real person trained by the IRS. MyFreeTaxes’ Helpline is open from 10 am-10 pm EST daily to clarify things like filing status. Just call 1-866-698-9435.
Other simple 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
- Claiming the standard deduction
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Child tax credits
- Child and dependent care expenses.
People saying doing your taxes is a chore. Prove them wrong. 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.
Top 10 things you should know about MyFreeTaxes
- Anyone of any income can file their simple returns online for free on MyFreeTaxes.com.
- 80% of filers finish their taxes in less than 1 hour!
- Filers save an average of $200 in fees by using MyFreeTaxes instead of a paid tax preparer.
- Our tax filing software guarantees 100% accurate returns, maximum refund, and top of the line security.
- MyFreeTaxes is mobile optimized, so the taxpayer can file seamlessly between their phone, tablet, or computer. The program includes a refund reveal during the entire filing process so the taxpayer can see any changes throughout the process.
- The MyFreeTaxes Helpline is staffed by IRS-certified 211 call specialists who are available to answer questions and help filers complete their returns accurately.
- Your organization does not need to do VITA to promote MyFreeTaxes, however, if you do run VITA and have a VITA grant, United Way Worldwide partners with the IRS so that every MyFreeTaxes filer in your geography will count towards your VITA goals.
- Our Tax Time Financial Checklist page helps filers improve their overall financial situation by connecting them to important financial products and services, including accessible and affordable bank accounts, a student debt fintech platform that will help users resolve student debt challenges and adjust their payment plans to save money and engage 211 to connect with a financial counseling program.
- United Way Worldwide provides weekly data updates throughout the tax season and breaks it out by zip, city, county, state, and United Way service area. You CANNOT use this data for promotional efforts.
- United Way has offered MyFreeTaxes for 12 years!
2021 Season Updates
United Way has been hard at work redesigning a new and improved MyFreeTaxes for 2021. You’ll see a number of changes roll out in the coming weeks, which will enable us to better serve our users and partners. These changes include:
- A new client flow that ensures all site visitors get connected to the free tax filing option that meets their needs, whether that means accessing DIY Facilitated Self Assistance software or referral to full-service VITA programs
- A new Tax Time Financial Checklist page, which will help users improve their overall financial situation by connecting them to important financial products and services, including accessible and affordable bank accounts, a student debt fintech platform that will help users resolve student debt challenges and adjust their payment plans to save money, and engage 211 to connect with a financial counseling program
- A new software product (TaxSlayer FSA Remote) for MyFreeTaxes users who want to file taxes themselves, ensuring we connect MyFreeTaxes FSA filers to an entirely free product offering, with no option for in-product upgrades or fees. This will also ensure we support more forms (including Schedule C) and that there is no income limit!
