Don't Leave Money on the Table — Free Tax Prep Is Available Now for Pickens County Families
Tax season doesn't have to cost you anything. United Way of Pickens County offers free tax preparation services to help our neighbors keep every dollar they've earned — and this year, there are two easy ways to get it done.
Free In-Person Help with a VITA Appointment
Sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program connects Pickens County individuals and families earning $69,000 or less annually with IRS-trained and certified volunteers who will work with you to find every deduction and credit you qualify for.
Appointments are required. Schedule yours today:
Online: eznetscheduler.com
By phone: Dial 211 (or 1-866-892-9211)
Here's how it works: When you arrive, you'll complete a brief intake form and share your documents with a certified volunteer tax preparer. Once your return is complete, a second certified volunteer reviews it for accuracy, then walks through everything with you before it's filed. With direct deposit and electronic filing, most refunds arrive within 7–21 days.
[Click here to see the full list of what to bring to your appointment.]
Do It Yourself with MyFreeTaxes.com
Prefer to file on your own schedule? United Way's MyFreeTaxes is the only free, national, online tax filing program offered by a nonprofit. It's completely free for both federal and state returns, works on any device, and most filers finish in under an hour. MyFreeTaxes is available to households earning less than $84,000 a year.
Need help along the way? Reach their support team at 866-698-9435 or visit myfreetaxes.com/support. MyFreeTaxes is also available in Spanish at myfreetaxes.com/es.
First time filing on your own? Step-by-step guides are available for both U.S. residents and international students.