Free Tax Service Saves Taxpayers Hundreds
United Way offers free tax prep to low- and moderate-income households Going against the norm for taxpayers, clients of United Way of...
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United Way Launches Free IRS-Certified Tax Preparation Online
Low- and moderate-income families can receive free tax prep and filing services Beginning February 1, area residents can once again...
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United Way Offers Free Financial Education Workshops
Virtual workshops help put struggling residents on path to financial stability United Way of Northern New Jersey, in partnership with...
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Served, Sacrificed, Yet Struggling
They’ve served and sacrificed for our country yet nearly one quarter — 24% — of New Jersey’s 294,717 veterans struggle to afford the basics,
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United Way Seeks Holiday Cheer for Individuals in Need
Annual United Way Gifts of the Season program seeking donations for thousands of neighbors.
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On ADA anniversary, ALICE with disabilities comes into focus
47% of New Jersey’s residents with disabilities are living in financial hardship Thirty-two years ago today, the Americans with...
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New Jersey Shows Up For ALICE
New Jersey adopted a state budget that supports the unique needs of those families living paycheck to paycheck who we call ALICE.
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ALICE Children Undercounted No More
New ALICE report and interactive tools reveal how many children are growing up amid financial insecurity.
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Changes to Tax Credits Widens Eligibility for Residents
United Way is ready to help using its free tax prep program Through its free tax preparation and filing services, United Way of Northern...
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Nearly $415 Million in Child Tax Credit Remains Unclaimed in New Jersey
By filing their taxes, some 140,000 eligible households can receive the credit Thousands of cash-strapped New Jersey families with...
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United Way Offers Struggling Residents Free Online Tax Preparation and Filing Services
Safe, secure online portal saves low- and moderate-income families hundreds in tax prep fees Starting today, area residents can once...
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60% of Low-Income Households Lost Job Earnings vs. 40% of Higher-Income Households During Pandemic
New COVID-19 report uncovers data confirming stark disparities Low-income households reported losing employment income at a markedly...
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United Way Speaks Up For ALICE
United Way of Northern New Jersey CEO Kiran Handa Gaudioso calls for equity for ALICE in the FY 2022 state budget.
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United Way Service Helps Residents Claim COVID-19 Stimulus Payments
Area residents from low- and moderate-income households needing help in securing coronavirus stimulus payments can now turn to United Way.
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United Way Launches Free IRS-Certified Tax Preparation Online
Low- and moderate-income residents can receive free tax prep and filing services during the pandemic Beginning February 1, 2021, area...
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2020 ALICE Report For New Jersey Released
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 #ActForALICE Today, we release our new ALICE Report for New Jersey and more than ever, it’s a call to action....
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Struggling Workers Can Apply For COVID-19 ALICE Recovery Funds
Low- and moderate-income workers in northern New Jersey who had a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply online for help.
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United Way Offers Free Online Tax Filing Tool
Monday, March 9, 2020 MyFreeTaxes.com users can file simple state, federal taxes for free in under one hour With the end of tax season...
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Free Tax Prep Helps Area Residents
During a difficult financial time, Dauna Thompson knew that paying someone to prepare her taxes wasn’t an option.
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Appointments Available For Free IRS-Certified Tax Preparation
Area residents can get their taxes prepared for free starting February 3 at free tax sites run by United Way of Northern New Jersey.
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