Income Tax Preparation

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Need to file an extention on your 2013 Taxes?

 
United Way of Central Alabama offers

Free Tax Assistance Year Round!  

 

If you earned $51,000 or less, you qualify!
Call 2-1-1 or 1-888-421-1266 for
information and to schedule an appointment .

 

Click Here for Tax Assistance Information

 

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Want to file your own taxes?

Free On-Line Tax Preparation

MyFreeTaxes http://myfreetaxes.com/alabama
If your individual or combined household income is up to $57,000, you can file your federal and state taxes for free!

This free and secure, do-it-yourself option utilizes H&R Block
software and is made possible through a partnership between
Walmart Foundation, Goodwill International and United Way Worldwide.  
If you have questions while filing your taxes, free assistance is available Monday to Saturday until 9 p.m.
Call 1-855-MY-TX-HELP

Looking for a location near you for free tax preparation?

Search this IRS Resource for locations by zip code. Click Here

 United Way’s Tax Program Results for 2012

 

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You’ve Earned It!
Claim your refund. You may be eligible for earned income tax credits up to $4824.

Keep It!
Avoid high fees. Get your taxes prepared by IRS certified volunteers. Get your refund in 10-14 days. Individuals / families with adjusted gross income up to $51,000 are eligible. Unsure about eligibility? Call 2-1-1 or 1-866-869-4921.

Grow It!
Open a bank account, build savings or pay bills and improve your credit. Ask how to put your money to work.

What to bring to your appointment:

  • Picture ID for you and your spouse
  • Social Security cards and birth dates for you, your spouse, and children you are claiming
  • A copy of last year’s return
  • W-2 forms for jobs held in last year
  • 1099 forms, such as 1099G, 1099Misc, 1099Int
  • For direct deposit, bring your savings and/or checking account and routing numbers
  • If you paid for child care — documentation listing provider name, address, tax ID#, and amount paid
  • Tuition expense statement (1098T) and/or student loan interest statement (1098E)
  • Home mortgage interest (1098) and property taxes paid
  • Documentation of alimony and child support
  • If you are itemizing bring documentation of out-of-pocket expenses for medical bills and charitable contributions