“Low-income families who typically receive the federal Earned Income Tax Credit — and a tax refund of several thousand dollars — will have to wait longer than usual this year […]
News Item Types Archives: Free Tax Preparation
Under Health Care Act, Many Tax Filers Are Discovering Costly Complications
When he signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act last fall, J. C. Ciesielski estimated his income at $19,400, qualifying him for a federal subsidy that cut […]
Money in Your Pocket Coalition Offering Free Tax Preparation Help
Kiandra Foster, of the United Way of Allegheny County, talks more about how you can get free tax help!
Publish Date: 01-13-2015
News Outlet: KDKA-TV
County tax program pushes for expansion
Katie Hopkins puts in long days that include a one-hour commute each way to and from her job in Wheeling, W.Va., where she is an associate at law firm Orrick, […]
Letter to the Editor: Tax preparers’ role
The Associated Press news story “IRS pays billions not owed” ignored several essential facts. The figure of $13 billion in errant Earned Income Tax Credits comes from the Treasury Department’s […]
United Way Offering Free Tax Preparation For Low-Income Households
Once again, the United Way of Allegheny County has partnered with the Money In Your Pocket Coalition to help prepare tax returns for thousands of low-income households. The program kicks off today, […]
Free tax prep for those who most need it
“I know for a fact that there are people who qualify and don’t use the sites” that offer free tax preparation, says Angela Reynolds, director of programs for financially struggling […]
Free tax preparation sites open next week
United Way of Allegheny County, in partnership with the Money in Your Pocket Coalition, will open 14 free tax preparation sites across Allegheny County beginning Jan. 20 through April 15. Each location […]
