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Nicole Hernandez
Director of Brand Experience
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United Way of Palm Beach County Launches 20th Year of Taxes Filed Free Program
Free, Fast, and Safe Income Tax Filing
West Palm Beach, Fla. (February 8, 2023) – United Way of Palm Beach County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program begins its 20^th year of service, offering free income tax preparation throughout Palm Beach County to those with a 2022 household income of $70,000 or less.
This program provides taxpayers with fast refunds by filing electronically through a secure IRS-certified program, so they can receive their hard-earned money quickly and save hundreds of dollars on filing fees. Last year, the VITA Program helped Palm Beach County taxpayers save over $1.4 million in fees had they used a tax-preparation service.
In 2022, VITA volunteers processed over 7,300 income tax returns for lower-income households resulting in upwards of $3.8 million in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC), $3.1 million in Child Tax Credits (CTC), and $12.5 million in tax refunds. Since 2003, this program has returned approximately $267 million to the Palm Beach County economy by preparing returns for individuals and families in the community. 
United Way’s VITA program is offering the following convenient filing options this year:
Filed for You

• In-person tax preparation provided at several county-wide sites. No appointments required!

• MyFreeTaxes.com – It’s simple, secure, and support is available via the FAQ page.