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File Your Taxes. Keep More of Your Money.

Free federal and state tax filing for eligible U.S. residents.

Tax filing doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. MyFreeTaxes® by United Way helps eligible taxpayers file their federal and state tax returns online for 100% free—with no tax-preparation fees.

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Your Taxes. Your Money. Your Choice.

You worked hard for your money. You shouldn't have to pay hundreds of dollars just to file your taxes.

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File for Free

File your federal and state returns without paying tax-preparation fees.

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File From Almost Anywhere

Use your phone, tablet, or computer. You can even start on one device and finish on another.

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File in About an Hour

Guided software makes the process simple and walks you through your return step by step.

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Your Information Is Protected

MyFreeTaxes is powered by TaxSlayer, which uses industry-standard security measures.

Do I Qualify?

For the current self-preparation option, MyFreeTaxes says taxpayers who earned less than $89,000 in 2025 may qualify.

My Free Taxes Can Help With Many Common Tax Situations

W-2 income

Self-employment income and Schedule C

Limited interest and dividend income

Student education expenses, credits, or student loan interest

Unemployment income

Earned Income Tax Credit & Child Tax Credit

Child and dependent care expenses

Prefer Help From a Person?

You don't have to do your taxes completely on your own.

FILE BY MYSELF

Use guided online software if you're comfortable preparing your own return.

GET ASSISTANCE

Find out whether you qualify to have your return prepared with free assistance.

Why United Way Offers MyFreeTaxes

United Way believes everyone should have access to the resources they need to build financial security.

1.5M+

Tax returns filed through MyFreeTaxes

$318M

Saved in tax-preparation fees

$2.1B+

Returned in refunds

Frequently Asked Questions

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