New App Tracks $10M in Charity Donations in First Year
More than 6,000 people used a new free tool to track over $10 million in charitable giving during its first tax season. The platform filled a gap left when a popular donation tracker shut down.
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Topeka Volunteers File Free Tax Returns for Thousands
Trained volunteers across Topeka are helping people who can't afford tax preparation services file their returns completely free. With tax season ending next week, the VITA program continues serving families who need support navigating tax season.
Texas College Students File Free Taxes for 1,000s in Need
South Texas College volunteers just wrapped their best tax season yet, offering free help to low-income families while earning real-world skills. Student volunteers processed thousands of returns for residents earning under $67,000, saving them hundreds in preparation fees.
High School Students Do Free Tax Returns for Neighbors
Every Monday during tax season, trained accounting students at Ossining High School help community members file their tax returns for free. These teenagers are among the youngest volunteers nationwide offering this crucial service through a federal program.
Dane County Volunteers Save Residents $4.8M in Tax Refunds
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.
Chicago: 1,000+ Volunteers Deliver Free Tax Help to Families
Over 1,000 volunteers in Chicago are helping working families file taxes for free this season, putting millions back into local communities. The nonprofit Ladder Up has returned $1.85 billion to families since 1994.
Nigerian App KeepAm Simplifies Taxes for Gig Workers
A new Nigerian app is helping freelancers and gig workers navigate confusing tax rules while keeping more of their hard-earned money. KeepAm turns the stress of tax season into simple, everyday record-keeping.
North Carolina Tax Checkbox Funds Endangered Species
Starting this tax season, North Carolina residents can donate part of their refund to save endangered wildlife with a single checkbox. Every $100 donated gets matched with $186 in federal grants, nearly tripling the conservation impact.
Johnson County Offers Free Tax Help Through April
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.
Eglin AFB Volunteers Prepare 3-Month Free Tax Season
Eglin Air Force Base just reopened its free tax center for military families, and they're calling on volunteers to help file returns through April. No tax experience needed—just four hours a week can make a huge difference for families trying to maximize their refunds.