Led by the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Free Tax Prep Coalition provides free tax preparation services at more than 20 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites and ensures that as many people as possible are keep what they earn through programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credits. Scheduling is run through the PA 211 Southwest call center and connects taxpayers to other relevant resources and services. Free Tax Prep creates real financial benefit for families in our region working hard for low wages. Since 2009, our 3,545 Free Tax Prep volunteers and our self-serve MyFreeTaxes.org website have completed 120,500 tax returns at no cost to taxpayers. From 2009 to 2024, Free Tax Prep has generated approximately in $198.6 million in refunds and saving $26.9 million in tax prep fees regionally.
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