This year, Allegany County United Way declared a bold vision
to help 500 local families become economically self-sufficient. One of the keys
to achieving that goal is helping hardworking families keep the money they have
earned.
That's why United Way’s Free Tax Preparation program is one
of our key initiatives to reduce poverty in our region. It is offering fast and
free tax preparation and filing services for hardworking families who earned
$51,000 or less in 2012.
The program focuses on ensuring that everyone eligible for
the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, is able to claim it. EITC recipients can
get as much as $5,800 returned to them, which then can be spent here in our
local communities.
Additionally, individuals or families with a combined income
under $57,000 in 2012 may file online for free at myfreetaxes.com. The step by step
easy instructions can save filers up to $200 -- the cost of paying a
professional to do this or purchasing tax filing software.
Scheduling appointments for the free tax preparation service
is easy. Just call 2-1-1 (or 800-346-2211). Eight sites are offered throughout
the county in Alfred, Belmont, Bolivar, Cuba, Houghton, Little Genesee, and two
sites in Wellsville.
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