Wilmington Delaware (Feb 23, 2023) — United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation are offering free tax preparation services to Delawareans with annual household income of $60,000 or less, and those with zero taxable income but who must file to receive tax credit.
Returns are prepared by trained, IRS-certified volunteers who work on behalf of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Volunteers are knowledgeable about tax credits and deductions such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit, and other credits that might benefit filers.
“Tax preparation services are available statewide and are managed by experienced staff who ensure returns are prepared accurately and that taxpayers receive the maximum refund allowed by the IRS,” said Dr. Michelle A. Taylor, UWDE President and CEO. “The tax preparers are IRS-trained volunteers who can answer questions and help identify other financial services and products offered through the IRS or its partnering organizations.”
The general deadline to file 2022 tax returns this year is Tuesday, April 18. Free tax preparation through this program is available through April 22, 2023. Appointments are available for both 100% virtual and in-person tax prep. Interested parties can visit here: https://uwde.org/2023/02/delaware-free-tax-preparation/ for more information.
About United Way of Delaware
Founded in 1946, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) works to advance the common good by focusing on four key areas: Early Education, Career and College Readiness, Financial Stability and Racial Justice and Social Equity. UWDE is engaged in a long-term strategy to eliminate the root causes of Delaware’s most pressing social problems in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. UWDE is also responsible for the United Way brand in Salem County, New Jersey.
About Nehemiah Gateway
Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation (NGCDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in 2000 as a project of Shiloh Baptist Church, Delaware’s oldest Black Baptist church. Our mission is to increase opportunities for asset building, financial management, entrepreneurship, and youth programming in the Delaware region. We empower, engage, mobilize, and support low-moderate income families & individuals in developing and executing strategies for achieving their economic, educational, and social goals. We envision a community in which low-moderate income working adults successfully improve their economic and social well-being.
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