Money in Your Pocket
Money in Your Pocket Tax Preparation Program
Money in Your Pocket (MIYP) is a community partnership led by United Way of the Capital Region that is committed to the economic stability of local families. The program aims to increase use of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Volunteers prepare computerized, electronic returns through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Tax Income Assistance (VITA) program, which provides low- to moderate-income working families with help completing federal and state returns, and obtaining credits for which they are eligible. The program is available February through April.
For tax year 2023, 243 volunteers filed 4,065 tax returns, resulting in more than $4 million returned to local families.
Do Your Own Taxes Online for Free Through MyFreeTaxes
Individuals with computer skills can utilize the website, www.myfreetaxes.com and prepare their own state and federal taxes for FREE. This easy-to-use website is sponsored by United Way Worldwide.
MyFreeTaxes is also available in Spanish!
MIYP Client Stories
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Questions?
E-mail [email protected] or call 717.724.4077.
The Money in Your Pocket program is funded by Citizens Bank, PNC, Truist Foundation and the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service.
