Two Ways to File your Taxes for Free

More than half of individuals and families in the United States earned $60,000 or less last year, making them eligible to receive free online tax preparation and filing assistance this tax season through MyFreeTaxes. Offering free English and Spanish tax support, MyFreeTaxes provides qualifying filers access to tax coaches for in-person, self-preparation assistance. The online tool, powered by H&R Block, allows taxpayers to self-file for free using a simple step-by-step process that includes free telephone, email and online chat support from IRS-certified specialists. To see if you qualify or to get started on your taxes, visit MyFreeTaxes.org. Inland Empire United Way is also promoting free in-person tax preparation with an IRS-certified volunteer income tax preparer through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. You may qualify if your household income was $53,000 or less in 2014. For more information or to find the closest location for free VITA services, visit www.211sb.org under "Free Tax Preparation Programs."