Free tax prep available via United Way’s ‘Claim It!’ program

For specific eligibility requirements and a list of free tax preparation sites, call United Way 211 or 651-291-0211 from a cell phone. On the web, go to www.taxes.state.mn.us, and search for “free tax preparation sites.”

“Claim It!” is a United Way-led, community-wide effort to educate eligible families about existing tax credits, particularly the federal earned income tax credit (EITC).

The EITC is a tax credit for people who work and have low wages. Taxpayers who qualify and claim the credit could pay less federal tax, pay no tax, or receive a refund.

Minnesota also offers state earned income credits, called the Working Family Credit. Taxpayers who qualify for the federal earned income tax credit also qualify for the Minnesota Working Family Credit.

This article is reprinted from The Saint Paul Union Advocate.