FREE TAX PREPARATION
UNITED WAY CAN HELP
Beginning in February, United Way of Hunterdon County provides FREE tax preparation for ALICE individuals and families and those in poverty.
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VITA, which stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is an Internal Revenue Service program that offers free tax filing to low- and moderate-income households through various partner organizations. United Way partners with the IRS, Senior Centers, business owners, and a corps of community volunteers who have completed extensive IRS training to serve as tax law-certified preparers. This service is available to individuals and families only. Businesses and landlords are not eligible for this service.
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Through our free tax prep program, we ensure all appropriate deductions and credits are claimed to maximize refunds. We also help households that are struggling to afford life’s basics, save hundreds in tax preparer fees.
Earn It. Keep It. Save it.
From tax and savings tools to financial education, United ay is committed to helping families on their path toward financial stability. Let's get started!
TAX CREDIT INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY
Our IRS tax law-certified volunteers can assist you in determining your eligibility for specialized tax credits that can reduce a household's tax burden. Click on the links below to learn more:
Credit for Other Dependents
Earned Income Tax Credit
Education Tax Credits
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Recovery Rebate Credit
IRS WITHHOLDING CALCULATOR
Some individuals may benefit from having less money withheld from their paychecks, giving them more money now to help pay bills or build savings. Others may not have enough withheld from their paychecks and end up having to pay back the government at tax time. For help determining the best option for you, click here to access the IRS withholding calculator
YOUR RETURN STATUS
If you are receiving a tax refund, you can check the status of it by clicking here. To check the status of an amended return, click here.
THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND YOUR TAXES
If you have obtained insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, and not through another source such as your employer or a government-sponsored plan, you may be eligible for a Premium Tax Credit to help you pay for that coverage. Click here to learn more.
While there is no longer a requirement to have health insurance at the federal level, New Jersey requires that you and each member of your family do one of the following:
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Have health care coverage, called minimum essential coverage, in every month of the year;
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Qualify for an exemption from coverage;
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Make a shared responsibility payment when you file your federal income tax return.
TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICES
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS and is your voice at the IRS. Its job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and understand your rights as a taxpayer. It offers free help to guide you through the often-confusing process of resolving tax problems that you have not been able to solve on your own. Remember, the worst thing you can do is nothing at all. Click here to find your local office.
VITA Volunteer Resources
In 2024, we helped over 1,500 families file their taxes and secure over $1.5 million in tax refunds. That's money in our neighbors pockets and headed back into our local economy.