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For three decades, trained volunteers in central Vermont have helped thousands of families navigate confusing tax forms at no cost. This year, they're expecting to assist 1,800 households earning under $69,000.
Western Washington University volunteers are helping families claim thousands in tax credits they might otherwise miss. The free service runs through April 8 and includes Spanish-speaking preparers.
Free tax help is transforming lives in Laredo, Texas, where IRS-certified volunteers are tackling years of backlogged returns for veterans, widows, and struggling families. Last year's partnership between Catholic Charities and United Way trained 16 volunteers who've already completed hundreds of returns this season.
Trained volunteers in Topeka are filing taxes for free this year, helping residents keep more money in their pockets instead of paying preparation fees. The program runs through April 15 at two convenient locations.
Free tax preparation volunteers in Dane County helped neighbors claim nearly $5 million in refunds last year, turning tax season stress into surprising wins for over 3,000 families. Now the program is back and ready to help even more residents discover money they didn't know they had coming.
Thousands of Oregon families earning under $67,000 can now get their tax returns prepared completely free by trained volunteers. The IRS program serves rural communities, first-time filers, and non-English speakers across the state.
When beloved comedian Rajpal Yadav faced jail time over a failed film loan, his industry family stepped up with financial help and raised fees. Directors, actors, and friends are proving that Bollywood takes care of its own.
Valdosta State accounting students are saving families hundreds of dollars by preparing taxes for free. For seven years running, these trained volunteers have helped thousands of South Georgians keep more of their hard-earned money.
IRS-certified volunteers in Colorado are helping seniors, veterans, and low-income families file taxes completely free, saving each person hundreds of dollars. One 85-year-old woman faced choosing between groceries and tax prep before finding this lifeline.
Volunteers in Johnson County are helping families keep more of their hard-earned money this tax season. IRS-certified helpers will prepare taxes for free for households earning under $69,000.
Detroit is deploying hundreds of volunteers across the city to help residents file taxes for free and claim every credit they're owed. Last year alone, Detroiters brought home $400 million in returns.