MyFreeTaxes

AKA:

MFT, My Free Taxes, MyFreeTaxes.com, MyFreeTaxes.org

Description:

Program is a partnership between United Way Worldwide and Tax Slayer to offer free tax preparation services to those that made $73,000 or less in 2021.

Agency provides:
* online tax preparation/e-filing sites

Program opens 01/18/2022 and you can begin submitting returns to the IRS 01/24/2022.

Hours:

Admin Hours:
* M-F 10:00am-10:00pm ET
* Sa 12:00pm-9:00pm ET

Website:
* 24/7

Intake Process:

Visit Website and click on orange "Get Started" button. Site is compatible with most mobile devices.

Required documents:
* Must have Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

If applicable, will need:
* Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents

* An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number

* Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN

* Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return

* Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers

* Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

* Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received

* A copy of 2019 federal and state returns, if available

* Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check

* To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

* Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number

* Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements

* Any information or letters from any stimulus received for household

* Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

Program Fees:

None for households that earned $73,000 or less in 2021; fees apply to those $73,001 and over

Eligibility:

For free service, must have had a 2021 household adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less. Can only do 2021 taxes; no back taxes. Must have valid email address. Can file for most common income types (W-2, unemployment income, interest, dividend and stock income, rental income or self-employment income AKA Schedule C).

The following federal tax situations are not supported: previous year returns; previous year amended returns; Non-Resident Alien Return (1040NR); tax returns for clergy members with housing allowance and unreimbursed expenses; long term care contracts (1099 LTC)/Archer MSA; net operating loss carryforward for prior-year loss; foreign investment income; Premium Tax Credit Part IV allocation of policy amounts.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 19, 2022

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Non-Profit