What: A 12-hour event to raise awareness about the availability of free tax services, and to celebrate Just Harvest’s 16th year of providing free tax assistance.
Why: To help more struggling families in our area and get the word out about the Earned Income Tax Credit — and have fun while doing it!
Challenge: To complete 125 tax returns in one day!
Activities:
Face painting for kids
Thera-pets to make taxes less stressful
Food throughout the day
Balloons and some other surprises
Partners providing additional financial consulting and social services:
Fund My Future
Financial Opportunity Center
Consumer Health Coalition
Taxpayer Advocate Service
Low Income Tax Clinic
There will also be food.
If your family received less than $45,000 in income this year ($25,000 for a single person), you may be eligible for our free tax prep service.
There are 3 ways to schedule your appointment for this special event:
— Go online 24/7 at bit.ly/PA211TAXES.
— Text your zip code to 898-211. Scheduling hours: 8am-10pm (M-F).
— Call United Way Resource Navigators by dialing 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778. Scheduling hours: 8am-8pm (M-Th) and 8am-6pm (F).